Peoples vote poll

Chadchart Sittipan is the current favourite for new Bangkok governor in a Nida poll. (Bangkok Post file photo) Former transport minister Chadchart Sittipun is leading other contenders to be the new Bangkok governor in a National Institute of Development Administration (Nida) poll released on Sunday. The survey showed 22% of respondents supported him, ahead of the 15% backing former police chief Chakthip Chaijinda. Incumbent Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang had only 7% support, with social activist Rosana Tositrakul trailing at 4%. The date for the gubernatorial election has not been announced and only two candidates — Mr Chadchart and Ms Rosana — have formally announced their intention to run. Mr Chadchart worked for then prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra as transport minister, while Ms Rosana is a former senator. Pol Gen Chakthip has not officially declared his candidacy although he has begun campaign activities to woo voters. The poll was conducted last Tuesday and … [Read more...] about Chadchart favoured for Bangkok governor: poll

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The police have launched an intense search across the State to curb the illicit movement of explosives. After reviewing the security arrangements at the police headquarters here on Saturday, Director-General of Police J.K. Tripathy issued an elaborate plan in the run-up to the April 6 polling for the Assembly election and the counting of votes. The focus will be more on roads leading to inter-State borders and coastal zones along the eastern seaboard. Armed guards had been deployed at checkpoints, and multi-departmental officials were conducting surprise checks, police sources said on Saturday. Acting on intelligence inputs, senior police officials devised the strategy for managing the election campaign in the backdrop of perception of increasing threats to the VVIPs and congregation of people amid the COVID-19 safety measures, the sources said. In a note to all Commissioners/Superintendents of Police, Mr. Tripathy ordered vehicle checks to intercept the movement of explosives, … [Read more...] about Assembly election: police looking out for movement of explosives

TV star Michelle Keegan today flatly denies rumours of problems in her marriage with Mark Wright, saying they choose to spend time apart because of their careers. In an interview for You magazine, the Our Girl actress rubbishes speculation that she had caused a strain by spending months away from former The Only Way Is Essex star Wright while filming in South Africa and Malaysia . ‘Going away for work is never seen as a good thing, only as a negative, and I don’t understand that,’ she says. ‘Are you seriously supposed to turn down work in case it impacts your marriage?’ Career-focused: Michelle Keegan in a shoot for You. The TV star today flatly denies rumours of problems in her marriage with Mark Wright Jum in to denim dungarees by & Other Stories like Michelle £85 & Other Stories relaxed denim dungarees Buy here... Buy now They've been designed with bold patterns and tailored from faux leather, … [Read more...] about Our Girl’s Michelle Keegan, 33, slaps down rumours of ‘marriage problems’ with TOWIE star husband Mark Wright