Bangkok: Chatchart unveiled a new type of campaign poster, "Okay...Open!", transforming traditional election signs into art spaces to communicate his policies via QR codes. The concept aims to reduce the boredom and clutter of traditional campaign posters. He emphasized that if re-elected as governor, he will not be the same as before, as his ideas and mindset are constantly evolving.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chatchart Sittipunt, a candidate for Bangkok Governor, unveiled a new campaign sign titled "Let's Open It!" located near an elevator at Siam Square One. The sign features a cartoon image of Mr. Chatchart along with the messages "The City Creates Opportunities, Team Chatchart Creates Hope" and "Bangkok Works," and includes a QR code for users to scan and read about Mr. Chatchart's policies.
Mr. Chatchart jumped out of the elevator, making a symbolic stepping and chest-baring gesture, mirroring the campaign posters. He then revealed that the idea for the posters stemmed from a sudden realization: why should campaign posters be boring and cluttered? He wanted to transform them into independent works of art, like a gallery where artists could showcase their work and align with his policies. His team contacted several artists, and the current piece is by Kaen - Sarattha Chungsathienprasert, who interprets and translates the concepts from his over 250 policies into various art forms. He plans to rotate the works of other artists weekly to add vibrancy and interest to public spaces and make the city more engaging.
The phrase "Okay...Open!" will be displayed only near doors, such as elevator doors and BTS (Skytrain) doors, as well as on billboards around Siam Square and the Chaturat Triangle area.
The origin of the phrase "Let's go...open!" comes from the opening ceremony of the Phran Nok-Phutthamonthon Sai 4 (newly constructed) road. The ceremony was very short and simple, not emphasizing formality.
And regarding the question of whether getting the same governor will bring the same results, Mr. Chatchart believes that's not the case at all. The physical body remains the same, but the mind and thoughts are new every second. He also stated that he wants future work in Bangkok to be less ceremonial, focusing on the people, because time is valuable and the public wants us to serve them fully, without delays, and to be of maximum benefit to the people.
Regarding expenses, it is confirmed that everything has been reported to the Election Commission and is within the framework set by the Election Commission.