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Bangkok's 'Hulk' Governor Seeks Re-election Amidst City Challenges

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Bangkok's governor, Chadchart Sittipunt, affectionately known as 'Hulk' for his physique and energy, is seeking re-election. He has gained popularity through initiatives like dog parks and flood alerts. Sittipunt acknowledges the challenges facing the megacity, including severe traffic congestion and lagging infrastructure that struggles to keep pace with a population of 17 million. AI

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Bangkok's 'Hulk' Governor Seeks Re-election Amidst City Challenges

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Aidan Jones ·

    Bangkok’s ‘Hulk’ governor wants a second chance to smash it

    You hear “The Hulk” before you see him: Chadchart Sittipunt’s voice carries as he canvasses for a second term as Bangkok governor in the tight, twisting alleys of a working-class canalside community. The nickname, affectionately bestowed upon him by Thai internet users for his mu…

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