In countries where integrity, competence and popular legitimacy in leadership are valued -- for example, in Scandinavia, Singapore or Taiwan -- Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt would be considered fairly average. He would merely be another good leader who exudes modesty, humility, capability and authenticity, always in touch with and answerable to his constituents.
But in Thailand, Mr Chadchart has become a "superman-like" figure, appearing everywhere to address crises big and small all over the Bangkok metropolis and garnering legions of admirers and followers in the process.
