Ideas abound as governor race draws down

Popular actor Yuranan "Sam" Pamornmontri wooed city voters by a garbage-tackling policy that would have scavenger trucks collect recyclable items at their doorsteps. While his competitor Former Assets Scrutiny Committee member Kaewsan Atibodhi vowed to put weekend markets in order.

Yuranan, who contested the Bangkok gubernatorial race under the Pheu Thai Party, said Bangkok on a daily basis produced 10,000 tonnes of garbage, 30 per cent of which could be recycled. However, much of it is disposed without recycling at open-air dumps, causing foul smells and unhygienic conditions for nearby areas, he said.

Yuranan said he would have city residents separate garbage at....