Sukhumbhand reveals his team; Kaewsan set for rally

"These qualified people are my team. If I win the election, they will fill most of posts of my deputies and advisers," he said, before reading 42 names on his list. They include his mother Dussadee Paribatra, a well-known educator and translator, former education minister Warakorn Samkoses, national artist Sumet Jumsai and former football star Kiatisak "Zico" Senamuang.

Thailand Environment Institute chairman Dr Sanit Aksornkaew and prominent young people like Taenkhun Jit-issara, a social campaigner and TV host, were also named.

"I have already talked to all of them," Sukhumbhand said.

Meanwhile, independent candidate Kaewsan Atibodhi called on his supporters to join his rally at Sanam Luang at 10am tomorrow (Jan 10).

"Please show your support," Kaewsan said.

Prominent figures like Seksan Prasertkul and Thirayuth Boonmee from Thammasat University, Chaiyan Chaiyaporn from Chulalongkorn University, and former Mahachon Party chief Anek Laothamatas will be at the rally. They are expected to deliver speeches explaining why Kaewsan should be elected as the Bangkok governor.

Kaewsan believed people not affiliated to any political party would vote for him.

Another candidate, actor Yuranan Pamornmontri said he had not planned a rally because he didn't want to inconvenience his supporters. Yuranan is running under the Pheu Thai banner.