MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the opposition Democrat Party’s gubernatorial candidate, started off his reelection campaign at 8AM today at Victory Monument, one of Thailand’s biggest public transportation hubs. He attempted to woo voters with policies that could ease long-standing traffic congestion in the capital.
The former Bangkok governor said that he would bring in electronic media to help Bangkok’s residents stay abreast of the latest traffic conditions through their smartphones. He also proposed that a facelift be applied to Victory Monument’s landscaping, and mentioned the construction of four additional restrooms at the site, which are due to reach completion in late February.
Sukhumbhand’s traffic-related initiatives include plans for the construction of a bridge across the Chao Phraya River, a Srinakarin underground tunnel and a 26-kilometer-long monorail.
He is scheduled to reveal a new set of policies at Lan Kon Muang plaza in front of city hall this Friday.
Earlier today, Coconuts Bangkok reported on Pongsapat Pongcharoen’s cost-of-living-based campaign speech, which took place at the same location last night.
