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BMA corruption claims spice up governor campaign

Economic Party leader Kris Potranan displays a chart that he says shows how systemic corruption is organised within the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) during a press conference at the party's offices on Saturday. (Photo: Economic Party)

The election campaign for Bangkok governor heated up on Saturday after Economic Party leader Kris Potranan alleged systemic corruption within the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).

Mr Kris claimed a group he described as the “Agong regime” — a de facto “shadow governor” network — operated behind the scenes of the administration of incumbent Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt, who is running for a second term. Mr Chadchart earlier this week denied the claim.

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