Pheu Thai Won't Abandon Bangkok! Party Confirms Candidate Slate for BMA Council, Confident in Holding Core Districts Despite Political Shifts
Pheu Thai will field candidates across its 20 existing Bangkok Metropolitan Assembly constituencies despite recent political shifts, with the party confident in maintaining its current seat count based on grassroots work and past policy ach
At 11:45 a.m. on May 5, 2569, at Government House, Ms. Theerayut Samraja, deputy leader of Pheu Thai Party overseeing Bangkok, discussed preparations for fielding candidates for Bangkok Metropolitan Assembly (BMA) seats. She confirmed that Pheu Thai's existing BMA constituencies will continue competing, requesting permission to use the party logo—which the party has not opposed. Therefore, candidates can register under the Pheu Thai Party banner.
When asked if candidates would contest all 50 districts, Theerayut stated they won't cover all seats. Although the party has available personnel, they must assess conditions in each area. Among Pheu Thai's 20 existing constituencies, some candidates remain while others have switched to independent or alternative slate candidacies. The party will therefore select candidates from both existing and new aspirants and aims to finalize the candidate list quickly. Currently, multiple groups are working on this process, and at minimum, existing constituencies without named candidates will continue competing. Preliminary figures show around 20 names available, consisting of those currently working with the party and those proposing themselves as local representatives.
When asked if she's confident the party will maintain its current BMA seat count, Theerayut expressed belief in the party's strength, citing Pheu Thai's continuous grassroots work, community engagement, and track record of addressing public problems through proper channels. A primary BMA council function is examining Bangkok municipal legislation. Many policies announced in 2565 have been successfully advanced, and the party believes its achievements will resonate with voters. However, she distinguished this from the recent general election results, as BMA elections involve different variables than national legislative races.
When asked if she's concerned the BMA election landscape might shift like the general election did, Theerayut stated the party remains committed to serving the public regardless of outcomes. Pheu Thai, she emphasized, is a political institution that must continue working for the people whether elected or not.
