16 Vie for Bangkok Governor as 241 Register for City Council Seats
Registration for the Bangkok gubernatorial election opened on Thursday, with 16 candidates, including the incumbent, officially entering the race. A total of 241 individuals registered for city council seats. The campaign period leading up to the June 28 voting day is now underway.
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