As one of his first actions after taking the office of governor of Bangkok for a second consecutive term, MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra has appointed four deputy governors to posts within the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Jumpol Sampaopol, Pol Gen Assawin Kwanmuang, Phussadee Tamthai and Amorn Kijchawengkul will take their deputy gubernatorial posts this morning.
The Bangkok Post reports that the deputies come from diverse backgrounds. Phussadee is a former Democrat Party MP, Amorn comes from the world of business and Pol Gen Assawin is a former police chief.
