Bangkok governor election seen as national harbinger


              Bangkok governor independent candidate Asawin Kwanmuang prays to a Buddhist statue during an election campaign in Bangkok, Thailand. Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Residents of the Thai capital Bangkok will cast their ballots for the city’s leader Sunday in a vote seen as a barometer of the public mood ahead of an approaching general election. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
            
              Bangkok governor independent candidate Asawin Kwanmuang introduces himself during an election campaign in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Residents of the Thai capital Bangkok will cast their ballots for the city’s leader Sunday in a vote seen as a barometer of the public mood ahead of an approaching general election. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
            
              Bangkok governor independent candidate Asawin Kwanmuang received flower from his supporters during an election campaign in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Residents of the Thai capital Bangkok will cast their ballots for the city’s leader Sunday in a vote seen as a barometer of the public mood ahead of an approaching general election. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
            
              Bangkok governor independent candidate Asawin Kwanmuang, front left, introduces himself during an election campaign in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Residents of the Thai capital Bangkok will cast their ballots for the city’s leader Sunday in a vote seen as a barometer of the public mood ahead of an approaching general election. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
            
              Bangkok governor independent candidate Asawin Kwanmuang, center, introduces himself during an election campaign in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Residents of the Thai capital Bangkok will cast their ballots for the city’s leader Sunday in a vote seen as a barometer of the public mood ahead of an approaching general election. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
            
              Bangkok governor independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt, right, introduces himself during an election campaign in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Residents of the Thai capital Bangkok will cast their ballots for the city’s leader Sunday in a vote seen as a barometer of the public mood ahead of an approaching general election. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
            
              Bangkok governor independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt prays to a Buddhist statue during an election campaign in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Residents of the Thai capital Bangkok will cast their ballots for the city’s leader Sunday in a vote seen as a barometer of the public mood ahead of an approaching general election. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
            
              A supporter takes a selfie with Bangkok governor independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt, left, during an election campaign in Bangkok, Thailand Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Residents of the Thai capital Bangkok will cast their ballots for the city’s leader Sunday in a vote seen as a barometer of the public mood ahead of an approaching general election. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
            
              Bangkok governor independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt, left, introduces himself during an election campaign in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Residents of the Thai capital Bangkok will cast their ballots for the city’s leader Sunday in a vote seen as a barometer of the public mood ahead of an approaching general election. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
            
              Bangkok governor independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt, center, introduces himself during an election campaign in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Residents of the Thai capital Bangkok will cast their ballots for the city’s leader Sunday in a vote seen as a barometer of the public mood ahead of an approaching general election. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
Bangkok governor election seen as national harbinger