Dechrat Draws Number 4 in Nonthaburi Governor Race

The Democrat Party, led by Natphong Rueangpanya, formally registered Dechrat Sukkagaenid as a candidate for Nonthaburi PAO governor on August 20, 2026, at the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization building. The party drew ballot number 4.

Dechrat said he was comfortable with the number and saw his candidacy as part of a broader effort to transform Nonthaburi. He committed to a full 30-day campaign, beginning with a motorcade greeting to residents and daily activities in areas including Sai Noi and Bang Bua Thong, working with members of parliament and local administrators from his party network.

When asked if he worried about facing established political rivals with deep roots, Dechrat said his main concern was ensuring voters knew about the September 20 election date. He urged all residents to vote, calling it an opportunity to unite and change Nonthaburi after recent difficulties. "Vote for me or vote for someone else, but please participate," he said. "It's about telling all Nonthaburi residents that the province will move forward well."

Addressing questions about his lack of administrative experience, Dechrat emphasized teamwork with experienced local and national administrators, drawing on his nearly 30 years as a Kasetsart University lecturer. He pledged continuity in education funding while adding new initiatives in healthcare, social support, and mental health services for families and teachers within 30 days.

Dechrat outlined additional policies including a creative economy program called "Nonthaburi Dream" to inspire youth, and support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and farmers—identifying agriculture as a key part of Nonthaburi's identity. He also addressed concerns about his political past, saying it was the public's right to scrutinize his background.