Chadchart strikes humble note after apparent landslide victory in governor’s race

Bangkok’s first apparent governor-elect in nearly a decade, Chadchart Sittipunt, said last night that he was ready to serve all of the capital as unofficial results this morning show him headed toward a commanding victory.

The independent candidate who shot to fame as a meme and is best known for his down-to-earth image and love of cats, did not call his apparent landslide win a “victory,” but rather “the people’s will” that he means to heed.

“Right now I don’t call it a victory but rather the people’s will that I have to follow,” he said. “Let’s walk on together. Thank you.”

The 55-year-old Bangkok native garnered more than 1.3 million votes – over 50% of all votes, according to unofficial results Monday morning. The final results are expected to be certified by this evening.

During a speech Sunday night at Stadium One after polls…