The 2026 Bangkok gubernatorial election was held on 28 June 2026. It was the twelfth election for the governorship of Bangkok. The election was held concurrently with the 2026 Bangkok Metropolitan Council election and local elections in Pattaya.

The election followed the resignation of Chadchart Sittipunt, who was elected as an independent candidate in the 2022 Bangkok gubernatorial election. Chadchart resigned on 18 May 2026 and sought a second term. The People's Party, which won all 33 Bangkok constituency seats in the 2026 Thai general election, nominated Chaiwat Sathawornwichit as its candidate. The election resulted in a landslide victory by Chadchart, surpassing his own record in the 2022 election.

Background Chadchart Sittipunt took office in 2022 after winning more than 1.3 million votes as an independent candidate. His four-year term was originally due to end in May 2026. On 10 April 2026, the Election Commission of Thailand set 28 June 2026 as the polling date for the Bangkok gubernatorial election, the Bangkok Metropolitan Council election and the Pattaya local elections.

The election took place a few months after the 2026 Thai general election, in which the Bhumjaithai Party won the largest number of seats and later formed a coalition government with the Pheu Thai Party. In Bangkok, the People's Party won all 33 constituency seats, giving the party a strong parliamentary base in the capital ahead of the gubernatorial election.

The People's Party nominated Chaiwat Sathawornwichit, while the Democrat Party nominated Anucha Burapachaisri. Bhumjaithai and Pheu Thai did not field gubernatorial candidates.

Candidates Candidate registration was held from 28 May to 1 June 2026. At the close of registration, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration reported 18 candidates for governor and 258 candidates for the 50 seats of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council.

Number Candidate Notes 1 Independent M.L. Kornkasiwat Kasemsri Deputy leader of the Palang Pracharath Party 2 Independent Samai Lalerd 3 Independent Pongsak Puapornpong 4 Independent Prateep Watcharachokkasem Member of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council 5 Democrat Party Anucha Burapachaisri MP Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office 6 Independent Pisan Kittiyaowaman 7 Bangkok Can Fly Group Pasapong Chaiviriyavanich 8 Bangkok Leaders Group Veerapoj Lueprasitsakul Deputy leader of the Sang Chart Party 9 Independent Chadchart Sittipunt Governor of BangkokMinister of Transport 10 People's Party Chaiwat Sathawornwichit MP Deputy leader of the People's Party 11 Independent Prayoon Kongyot Deputy director of the Bangkok Fire and Rescue Department 12 Economic Party Chanthep Sesawech Police lieutenant generalSecretary-general of the Thai Pakdee Party 13 Independent Komsan Panwichatikul Member of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council 14 Friends of Mallika Group Mallika Boonmeetrakool Mahasook MP 15 Bangkok Smile Group Olan Tangtratrakul 16 Independent Srirat Changphet 17 Independent Lallana Mongkolhatsadin 18 Independent Somchai Charoenworakiat

Campaign On 28 May 2026, Chadchart launched his campaign platform at Stadium One, presenting more than 250 policies under the slogan "a city of opportunity and hope for everyone". His campaign grouped its proposals into four broad areas: quality of life, livability, economic opportunity and administrative efficiency.

Chaiwat campaigned on the People's Party platform of making Bangkok easier to live in, with proposals covering family welfare, small businesses, transport links and public services. The party also announced that it would not install gubernatorial campaign posters on roads or utility poles, citing safety, waste and obstruction concerns, while continuing to use posters for its council candidates within legal limits.

Anucha launched his campaign for the Democrat Party with proposals focused on transport, cleanliness, living standards, incomes and transparency in city administration. Mallika campaigned on the use of artificial intelligence in city administration and proposed reviving district councils in Bangkok.

Endorsements and campaign support

Opinion polls Fieldwork date Polling firm Sample size Chadchart Chaiwat Mallika Anucha Kornkasiwat Chanthep Komsan Others Undecided Lead 16–19 June Suan Dusit 2,562 61.09% 10.93% 9.84% 4.64% 1.56% — — 2.96% 8.98% 50.16% 15–17 June NIDA 2,000 72.35% 8.80% 9.60% 3.10% 1.35% — — 2.10% 2.70% 62.75% 9–12 June Suan Dusit 2,029 60.08% 13.17% 7.39% 3.89% 1.09% — 1.28% 1.03% 12.07% 46.91% 5–7 June NBU 2,391 69.10% 3.60% 10.00% 4.00% 1.10% 1.40% — — — 59.10% 4–7 June KPI 1,600 43.50% 12.00% 6.90% 6.10% 3.90% — — 13.90% 13.70% 31.50% 2–4 June NIDA 2,000 67.30% 8.20% 7.30% 3.10% 1.55% — — 2.35% 10.20% 59.10% 25–29 May IFD 2,237 35.99% 13.77% 6.84% 8.49% 3.44% 4.07% 2.86% 2.19% 20.16% 22.22% 22–25 May KPI 1,600 31.50% 13.10% 7.50% 4.90% 6.20% 6.60% 6.10% — 24.10% 18.40% 21–23 May NBU 2,297 69.00% 8.10% 4.60% — — 1.40% — 2.90% — 60.90% 19–22 May Suan Dusit 1,179 57.68% 17.90% 2.70% 1.87% 1.53% — 4.75% — 13.57% 39.78% 6–8 May Suan Dusit 1,074 56.70% 18.90% 5.78% — 1.30% — 3.07% 1.12% 13.13% 37.80%

Results

See also 2026 Bangkok Metropolitan Council election Governor of Bangkok

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