A voice calling for local decentralization

Including the election of governors from time to time.

but received no attention from the government.

Most recently, the management of local government organizations in Phuket Province

Has called through a committee of the House of Representatives.

Even though the people elected them

but also depends on the central authority

Thailand may be just one country.

Among the nations that call themselves

"It's a democracy", but the administration of the country is divided into 3 parts: central, provincial and local.

The central government holds the highest power.

sending civil servants from various ministries to govern the region

and has power over the local governing body elected by the people

It is a system of government by government officials or "Amartaya Thipatai" that has been inherited for a long time.

Although there are many local administrative organizations (LAO) occurring

And come from the election of the people, such as the Provincial Administrative Organization (Provincial Administrative Organization), municipalities, sub-district administrative organizations (SAO), but under the supervision of the provincial governor.

Many political parties have announced their policy to elect provincial governors.

but received no attention from the government.

Especially the government from the coup d'état.

The government allowed the election of the governor of only one province, Bangkok, starting in 1975 in the era of democracy.

is blooming from the events of October 14, 1973

The administration of Bangkok by the governor

elected

that has been running for almost 50 years with great success

is satisfactory to the people

Because the executive and legislative branches are the elected Bangkok Council.

meet the needs of the people well

The latest Nida poll results show that people in Bangkok are more than 81% satisfied with the work of the governor.

The Kao Klai Party is currently campaigning.

calls for decentralization to local

Including the abolition of provincial government

but it may be as difficult as before

because of government opposition

and officials who adhere to guidelines

"centralized government" this big matter

and rooted this deep

Breaking the handle with the knee may not be successful.

May have to walk slowly step by step

According to the provisions of some constitutions, such as the 2007 edition, section 78 (3) on the decentralization of power

Local authorities are self-reliant.

and make decisions in local affairs by themselves

"Including developing provinces that are ready to become large local administrative authorities, taking into account the intentions of the people in that province".