You hear “The Hulk” before you see him: Chadchart Sittipunt’s voice carries as he canvasses for a second term as Bangkok governor in the tight, twisting alleys of a working-class canalside community.The nickname, affectionately bestowed upon him by Thai internet users for his muscular frame and passion for running, suits the 60-year-old well. He has been out hustling for votes daily ahead of Sunday’s election, which he appears all but certain to win.Meeting residents in poor communities, middle-class shopping centres, street markets and parks was crucial to the running of the Thai capital, Chadchart said in an exclusive interview with This Week in Asia. “They are our bosses, our masters. Everyone has their own problems. We need to listen to them to help us improve this place.”
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SAT · 2026-06-27 · 02:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0627-87826
NSR-2026-0627-87826News Report·EN·Human Interest
Bangkok’s ‘Hulk’ governor wants a second chance to smash it
Chadchart Sittipunt, known as "The Hulk" for his physique and running, is campaigning for a second term as Bangkok governor. He is actively seeking votes in various communities, including working-class canalside areas, middle-class shopping centers, street markets, and parks ahead of Sunday's election, where he is expected to win.
Aidan JonesSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-27 · 02:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Chadchart Sittipunt, known as "The Hulk" for his physique and running, is campaigning for a second term as Bangkok governor. He is actively seeking votes in various communities, including working-class canalside areas, middle-class shopping centers, street markets, and parks ahead of Sunday's election, where he is expected to win. Chadchart emphasizes the importance of listening to residents' problems to improve the city, referring to them as his "bosses" and "masters." His campaign strategy involves direct engagement with citizens across different socioeconomic groups to understand their needs.
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Chadchart states that residents are the 'bosses' and 'masters' and their problems need to be listened to for improvement.
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Chadchart believes meeting residents in various communities is crucial for running the Thai capital.
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Chadchart Sittipunt is campaigning for a second term as Bangkok governor.
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Chadchart Sittipunt is nicknamed 'The Hulk' by Thai internet users for his muscular frame and passion for running.
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Chadchart Sittipunt appears certain to win the upcoming election.
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