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Bangkok votes for governor as incumbent eyes second term amid urban challenges

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Bangkok residents are voting for their next governor on Sunday, with incumbent Chadchart Sittipunt widely expected to secure a second term. He faces the challenge of addressing significant urban issues such as pollution, traffic congestion, and declining quality of life in the Southeast Asian megacity. Over 4.5 million eligible voters will also elect 50 council members to help govern the capital. AI

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Bangkok votes for governor as incumbent eyes second term amid urban challenges

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

    Bangkok votes for governor as Chadchart eyes record term amid urban woes

    Bangkok residents began voting on Sunday for governor of the Southeast Asian megacity, with Chadchart Sittipunt tipped to return to City Hall to steer a capital blighted by floods, traffic and pollution. Over 4.5 million Bangkokians are eligible to vote for the governor and 50 co…

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