Sanon Wangsrangboon

Sanon Wangsrangboon
ศานนท์ หวังสร้างบุญ
Deputy Governor of Bangkok
Incumbent
Assumed office
1 June 2022
Serving with Wisanu Subsompon, Chakkapan Phewngam (2022–2026), Tavida Kamolvej and Pornphrom Vikitset (2026–present)
GovernorChadchart Sittipunt
Personal details
Born (1989-10-10) 10 October 1989[1]
Bangkok, Thailand
Spouse
Jitchanok Tahwichai
​
(m. 2020)​
Children1
EducationChulalongkorn University (BEng)

Sanon Wangsrangboon (Thai: ศานนท์ หวังสร้างบุญ; RTGS: Sanon Wangsangbun; born 10 October 1989)[1] is a Thai social entrepreneur and politician who served as a Deputy Governor of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) from 2022 to 2026. Appointed by Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, he was the youngest deputy governor in Bangkok's history.[2] During his tenure, his portfolio included education, social development, and cultural policy in Bangkok.[3]

Early life and education

The eldest of four children,[1] Sanon completed his secondary education at Saint Gabriel's College[4] and graduated from Chulalongkorn University with a Bachelor of Engineering degree. During his studies, he served as the president of the university's student union in 2010.[1]

Career

After working as an industrial engineer for five years,[1] Sanon co-founded several social enterprises focused on urban development, including the Mayday transit advocacy group and Trawell.[1][5] He previously campaigned against evictions in the Mahakan Fort community.[6]

Deputy Governor of Bangkok

Sanon was appointed Deputy Governor of Bangkok on 1 June 2022 by Governor Chadchart Sittipunt.[7] His portfolio included education, social development, and cultural policy.[8]

In education policy, Sanon worked on reforms for schools under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). Reported policies under his remit included easing strict school uniform and hairstyle rules, providing free sanitary pads to students, improving teacher welfare, and expanding access to computers for students.[9] He also supported opening BMA schools outside regular hours for recreation and community use,[10] and was involved in a project to provide reconditioned laptops linked to Google Classroom across 437 BMA schools.[11]

His social development work included policies concerning homeless people, child development, and youth participation in city policy. Sanon described homeless people as a vulnerable group requiring assistance, and the BMA worked with non-governmental organizations on temporary drop-in shelters and measures to reduce employment barriers for newly homeless people.[12] He also supported the creation of a youth council and efforts to bring unregistered childcare centres in low-income communities into the BMA subsidy system.[10]

Sanon was also associated with the BMA's open-data, public-space, and cultural initiatives. These included the Open Bangkok Data Project, which published city data on issues such as accident locations and air quality,[13] and the "12 Months 12 Festivals" or "Colorful Bangkok" campaign, which promoted cultural and neighbourhood events in the city.[14][15]

Sanon's tenure as deputy governor ended on 18 May 2026, when Chadchart resigned as Bangkok governor, a move that also ended the tenure of the BMA's political executive team, including the deputy governors, advisers, and secretaries.[16][17]

Personal life

Sanon married Jitchanok Tahwichai in November 2020.[18] A Thammasat University graduate, Jitchanok is an organic farmer who founded the "Piang Por Suk" agricultural learning center and operates hospitality businesses, including a resort and a cafe, in Loei province.[19][18] They have one child.[18][2]

Royal decorations

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "ศานนท์ หวังสร้างบุญ รองผู้ว่าฯกทม. วัย 33 ปี" [Sanon Wangsrangboon, 33-year-old Deputy Governor of Bangkok]. Matichon (in Thai). 7 June 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
  2. 1 2 "ศานนท์ หวังสร้างบุญ จากนักขับเคลื่อนสังคม สู่รองพ่อเมือง กทม. อายุน้อยสุดของชัชชาติ" [Sanon Wangsrangboon: From social activist to Chadchart's youngest deputy governor of Bangkok]. The Cloud (in Thai). 7 June 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "Chadchart aims to help the vulnerable". Bangkok Post. 13 June 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  4. ↑ "'ศานนท์ หวังสร้างบุญ' รองผู้ว่าฯ กทม. ถือหุ้น ทำธุรกิจ 3 บริษัท" ['Sanon Wangsrangboon', Deputy Governor of Bangkok, holds shares and operates 3 businesses]. Isranews Agency (in Thai). Retrieved 3 May 2026.
  5. ↑ "A closer look at Chadchart's 'dream team' running Bangkok". Thai PBS World. Archived from the original on 2 June 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  6. ↑ Wangsrangboon, Sanon (7 September 2016). "City planning can't afford to ignore locals". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  7. ↑ Wancharoen, Supoj (2 June 2022). "Chadchart names his four deputies on Day 1". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  8. ↑ "Chadchart aims to help the vulnerable". Bangkok Post. 13 June 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  9. ↑ "'ศานนท์' รองผู้ว่าฯ กทม. วัย 33 ปี เดินหน้านโยบายการศึกษา 29 ข้อ เร่งโครงการเช่าคอมฯ-สวัสดิการครู" ['Sanon', 33-year-old Deputy Governor of Bangkok, advances 29 education policies, expedites computer rental project and teacher welfare]. Workpoint Today (in Thai). 2 June 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
  10. 1 2 Songthong, Jearanai (17 August 2023). "จากครรภ์มารดาสู่อนาคตชาติ : คุยกับ 'ศานนท์ หวังสร้างบุญ' ว่าด้วยการพัฒนาเด็กและเยาวชนของ กทม" [From the mother's womb to the nation's future: Talking with 'Sanon Wangsrangboon' about child and youth development in Bangkok]. The 101 World (in Thai). Retrieved 3 May 2026.
  11. ↑ "All BMA kids to join 'Google Classroom'". Bangkok Post. 24 May 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
  12. ↑ Carter, Ann (21 October 2022). "Jobs and shelter for Bangkok's homeless an uphill battle". The Thaiger. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
  13. ↑ "From MIT to BMA: how new governor Chadchart is turning Bangkok into a 'smart' city". Thai PBS World. Archived from the original on 12 June 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
  14. ↑ Jianwanalee, Siwapark (24 November 2022). "ศานนท์ หวังสร้างบุญ กับภารกิจทำให้กรุงเทพฯ เป็นมากกว่าเมืองน่าเที่ยว" [Sanon Wangsrangboon and the mission to make Bangkok more than just a tourist destination]. a day magazine (in Thai). Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  15. ↑ "Bangkok's annual light and digital art festival "Awakening Bangkok 2022"". The Nation. 21 December 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
  16. ↑ ""ชัชชาติ" ลาออกผู้ว่าฯ กทม. แล้ว มีผล 17.00 น. บินต่างประเทศคืนนี้" [Chadchart resigns as Bangkok governor, effective 5 p.m., before flying abroad tonight]. Thai PBS (in Thai). 18 May 2026. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  17. ↑ "Bangkok governor set to resign ahead of re-election run". Khaosod English. 15 May 2026. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  18. 1 2 3 "ทรัพย์สิน 8 ล.'ศานนท์ หวังสร้างบุญ'รองผู้ว่าฯกทม.ภรรยาทำรีสอร์ท-สวนเกษตรอินทรีย์ จ.เลย" [Assets of 8 million: 'Sanon Wangsrangboon', Deputy Governor of Bangkok; wife runs a resort and organic farm in Loei]. Isranews Agency (in Thai). 14 August 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
  19. ↑ Eamsophon, Keerati (6 January 2017). "สานต่อพ่อหลวง "สาวชาวนาสุดฮิป" หัวใจไร้สารพิษ!" [Carrying on the King's legacy: The "hip farmer girl" with a toxin-free heart!]. MGR Online (in Thai). Retrieved 3 May 2026.
  20. ↑ "พระบรมราชโองการ ประกาศ เรื่อง พระราชทานเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันเป็นที่เชิดชูยิ่งช้างเผือกและเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันมีเกียรติยศยิ่งมงกุฎไทย ชั้นต่ำกว่าสายสะพาย ประจำปี ๒๕๖๘" (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 27 April 2026. p. 29.
  21. ↑ "พระบรมราชโองการ ประกาศ เรื่อง พระราชทานเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันเป็นที่เชิดชูยิ่งช้างเผือกและเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันมีเกียรติยศยิ่งมงกุฎไทย ชั้นต่ำกว่าสายสะพาย ประจำปี ๒๕๖๖" (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 23 November 2023. p. 8.
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