Pol General Aswin Kwanmuang officially replaced MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra as Bangkok’s governor on October 18. Four days later, he appointed four deputies – Pol Lt-General Amnuay Nimmano, Jakkapan Phiewngarm, Wanwilai Promlakkhano and Taweesak Lertpraphan.
The new BMA executive team has six policies ready for implementation, according to a source. The goals are:
Keeping the capital clean by improving garbage collection and waste-disposal methods. Repairing footpaths and making them easier to use. Cleaning canals. Ensuring good governance and transparency.
Expediting the improvement of water-drainage systems, traffic infrastructure and “monkey cheeks” flood-mitigation systems.
Installing more security cameras and boosting public safety.
Improving the quality of life in the capital and implementing the sufficiency economy philosophy by improving BMA-run schools, community libraries and BMA health services.
Encouraging public participation in several causes such as expanding mangrove forests to prevent coastal erosion.
Bringing BMA services up to international standards as district offices improve IT systems and services.