BMC boss Surachit 'preparing to resign'

Surachit Phongsinghvitaya, president of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC), is preparing to submit his resignation, effective July 29, according to sources.

- SUPOJ WANCHAROEN

This is expected to pave the way for Kanoknuch Klinsung, a Pheu Thai Party councillor from Don Muang district, to assume the role.

If confirmed, she would become the first woman to hold the Bangkok council presidency.

Ms Kanoknuch also serves as second vice chairwoman of the Cleanliness and Environmental Protection Committee under the BMC.

Between July 29-31, the council will convene its third regular session of the year, during which a new president is expected to be elected.