SUCHATCHAVEE SUWANSAWAS NO.4

An engineering expert, Suchatchavee Suwansawas is running under the Democrat party, with the slogan “Change Bangkok, we can do it!”.

1. Infrastructure and urban planning:

- Fix issues such as inundation, traffic jams, building collapsing and air pollution.

- Install 150,000 Wi-Fi spots all over the city.

- Install smart utility poles which comprise CCTV and air quality monitors.

- Create pocket parks in unused areas around Bangkok.

2. Education:

- Improve the quality of schools under the BMA.

- Add trilingual programmes to promote the learning of a third language.

- Employ nutritionists to oversee school meals.

3. Management of solid waste:

- Install garbage ATMs to promote recycling.

- Revamp the garbage collection system to be more efficient.

4.Transportation:

- Create sky bicycle lanes under expressways and connect them to other transportation systems to promote usage of bicycles.

5. Healthcare:

- Add more modern medical tools to healthcare centres.

- Provide services from specialist doctors at healthcare centres three days a week.

6. Eldercare, childcare and care for the disabled:

- Promote the employment of the elderly.

- Provide free breakfasts for childcare centres.

7. Economy and tourism:

- Hold 12 world-class festivals and 50 district festivals to promote tourism and the economy.

8. Green policy:

- Use EV buses to reduce PM2.5 dust. - Install PM2.5 detectors in 2,000 spots all over Bangkok.