With his strong work ethic, formidable education, illustrious background, willingness to engage communities and above all his earnest efforts to help them solve their problems, Chadchart Sittipunt has easily emerged as one of the nation's most popular politicians.
But great power comes with great expectations, meaning he needs to tread carefully at the onset of his tenure as Bangkok governor. Even a simple miscommunication, faux pas or premature policy promise risks stirring up trouble that can quickly be blown out of proportion.
