Rao Rak Pattaya candidates
for mayor and city council are
ready to run for re-election June 17.
Phasakorn Channgam
Acting Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome officially launched
his re-election campaign, unveiling the full slate of candidates running
for deputy mayor and Pattaya City Council under the “We Love Pattaya”
party banner.
“Today, we officially introduce the ‘Rao Rak Pattaya’
party, whose purpose is to purely serve residents,” Itthiphol said May
11 at the SK Pattaya building. “We hope to continue the work we started
and expand and develop other important systems such as water,
electricity and public utilities so Pattaya can become a top
international destination and tourism attraction.”
Broken down into slates representing the city’s new
four electoral districts, Rao Rak Pattaya includes all but four of the
24 current city council members.
“The proposed changes in membership for a few seats
on the Pattaya City Council will bring a better team to serve citizens,
allowing the workings of our team to reach its fullest capability by
pulling in brilliant, expert and talented individuals to help brainstorm
developments to Pattaya’s growth and expansion,” the mayor said.
The District 1 slate is led by Acting Deputy Mayor
Wattana Chantanawaranon and includes current acting city council members
Banlue Kullavanijaya, Jidapa Suwattaporn, Thatchai Supspornpasuphat,
Anupong Bhudanawarut, Urit Nantasurasak, and new candidate Vichet
Nongyai.
The District 2 slate is led by Acting Deputy Mayor
Wutisak Rermkitkarn and includes current acting city council members
Rattanachai Sutidechanai, Farooq Wongborisuthi, Manoch Nongyai, Morakot
Noohuang and new candidates Ithiwat Wattanasartsathorn and Yuwida
Jeerapan.
The District 3 slate is led by Acting Deputy Mayor
Ronakit Ekasingh and includes current acting city council members Vichai
Rodpia, Visalya Phettrakul, Nakhon Phonlookin, Chanansa
Sutthithamrongsawat, Sanit Boonmachai, and new candidate Banjong
Banthoonprayuk.
The District 4 slate is led by Acting Deputy Mayor
Verawat Khakhay and includes current acting city council members Tavich
Chaiswangwong, Phansak Saengchan, Praiwan Arromchuen, Thongchai Ardzong,
Amnuai Somphongtham and Choosak Sriwatjanapong.
