Surachit Phongsinghvithya

Surachit Phongsinghvithya is a Thai politician, serving as Chair of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council since 2024. Surachit is also a Member of the Council, representing Lat Krabang district since 2022.

Career Surachit has overseen the expansion of Bangkok's partnerships with other global cities, including London, Miami, and Honolulu.

On 3 July 2025, 25 members of the Council submitted a motion to elect a new chair. The motion will be included on the agenda of the next Council session.

On 24 July 2025, the Bangkok Post reported that Surachit is expected to resign from his role as Chair on 29 July 2025. He is expected to be succeeded as Chair by Kanoknuch Klinsung, a councilwoman representing Don Mueang district from the Pheu Thai Party.