Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang sets his eyes on the hoop during a short break while inspecting a water drainage station in Chatuchak district on Monday. His next target is the capital city elections in May this year. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)
Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang, who was appointed, has made it clear for the first time that he will contest the city elections in May in a bid to retain his job, as an independent candidate.
Pol Gen Aswin did not directly announce his intention. But when asked by reporters on Thursday if he planned to resign and run as an independent, he replied: “That’s right.”
It was the first time the incumbent capital city chief has made his political ambitions clear, after months of speculation.
Pol Gen Aswin said he would finish up his remaining work at City Hall…
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