Surachit Phongsinghvithya
Surachit Phongsinghvithya | |
|---|---|
สุรจิตต์ พงษ์สิงห์วิทยา | |
| Chair of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council | |
| Assumed office 6 June 2024 | |
| Member of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council for Lat Krabang District | |
| Assumed office 22 May 2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Pheu Thai |
Surachit Phongsinghvithya (Thai: สุรจิตต์ พงษ์สิงห์วิทยา) is a Thai politician, serving as Chair of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council since 2024.[1] Surachit is also a Member of the Council, representing Lat Krabang District since 2022.[2]
Career
[edit]Surachit has overseen the expansion of Bangkok's partnerships with other global cities, including London, Miami, and Honolulu.[3][4][5]
On 3 July 2025, 25 members of the Council submitted a motion to elect a new chair.[6] The motion will be included on the agenda of the next Council session.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Bangkok Metropolitan Council voted unanimously to select Member of BMC Ladkrabang District. Sitting in the Chairman of the BMC 24th person". สํานักงานประชาสัมพันธ์ (in Thai). 2024-06-12. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ^ "Chairman". BMC. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ^ "Bangkok and Shanghai Renew MoU for Urban Progress". Bangkok Post. 2025-07-11. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ^ "Bangkok and Honolulu Reignite Sister-City Council Partnership". Bangkok Post. 2025-02-25. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ^ "Bangkok and London Strengthen Ties for Urban Growth". Bangkok Post. 2025-03-27. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ^ a b Wancharoen, Supoj (2025-07-03). "Leadership motion sparks turmoil in Bangkok council". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
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