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Man with a vision barely dimmed

Sakoltee Phattiyakul, former deputy Bangkok governor, announces his plan to run for governor. He hopes to harness his experience in administrating the city’s affairs. Apichart Jinakul

Sakoltee Phattiyakul has thrown his hat in the ring for the Bangkok governor election race, with a pledge to build a better capital for residents.

He resigned as deputy Bangkok governor last Monday to run as an independent in the Bangkok governor election tentatively set for late May.

The cabinet recently approved both the Bangkok governor election and the Pattaya City mayor and member polls with dates likely set for May 29, says a source close to the matter.

Last Tuesday, the weekly cabinet meeting approved the Interior Ministry’s request for the elections to be organised. Now it is the Election Commission (EC)’s job to…

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