Thailand is infamous for its schooling system. People study English for 15-16 years
and still can’t communicate in English. How can we compete in the world arena if we
can’t speak and write English properly?

Previous governors have already taken on some of the policies I proposed in my
book Bangkok of My Dreams, such as bilingual schools. But they have never fully
implemented them nor reached the quality and standards I’d like to see. If I do not enter
this election and take those policies forward, then the things I’ve dreamed about for Bangkok will not happen.

I want women to feel that they are safe to walk around Bangkok. There are currently
lots of rapes and sexual assaults that aren’t being reported and women are at risk
walking through dark areas at night. I’ll set up CCTVs in every vulnerable area so when a
problem emerges, it’ll immediately be identifi ed and police
can respond quickly.

You have to look at the nature of the person to tell what type of governor they will be.
I’ve been working very hard for the last 28 years. I am willing to put my heart into what I believe in.

I work fast and I get things done effectively. I’m always motivated and inspired
because I am convinced I’m doing something useful and meaningful. I like what I do. I never do things just for money or position. People get bored if they don’t believe in what
they are doing.

I’ve got a schedule for my whole life. Planning your time is planning your life and
what you want to accomplish. From a young age, I’ve learned to structure my time. If my
role changes, my time and my priorities change accordingly.

Every night, before going to bed, I review my day. I want to make sure my time is well
spent. If I have done my very best for the day, I will happily rest my head on the pillow.

How many days do we have to live? We have to make each day count.

I’m proud that I’ve raised two accomplished children. They have achieved a great deal in their academic life. But most importantly, they are good people.

I’m not a hypocrite. When I tell my children to do certain things, I’m also doing them
myself. My children told me that my parenting style helped them to become the people they are today.

I don’t care who my competitors are going to be. It doesn’t really matter. I don’t run just because I want the position. I don’t run because I am certain of victory. I run because I want Bangkok to be better.

I have clear visions, clear strategies and clear policies. I don’t think Bangkokians will choose candidates who are not clear about what they really want to achieve.

If I lose the election because I am not properly represented or because I am at a disadvantage by not being the incumbent, I would be disappointed. I would feel that I am not given a fair chance. Still, it wouldn’t deter me from continuing to serve the public in every way I can.

You can only know whether I’m a good governor at the end of my term. By
then, people can see what I’ve done and make their verdict. I hope Bangkokians
will remember the day they cast their votes for me as the best day for
Bangkok.

I don’t promise I can achieve every single thing that I wish for. But I will fi nd creative
ways to solve the problems that block my path.

I am a man of the future. Choosing me is choosing how your grandchildren
are going to live in Bangkok.

I hope that my proudest achievement is yet to come.