Mr Rewat secured an overwhelming victory in the election on Saturday Representing the Phuket Yat Dai Party, Mr Rewat,received 86,616 votes, outpacing his closest rival, Lersak Leenanitikul of the Prachachon Party (People’s Party), who garnered 44,602 votes.
Mr Rewat’s Phuket Yat Dai Party also secured 21 of the 24 seats on the PPAO Council. (See full election results here.)
Speaking at his campaign headquarters at Royal Phuket City Hotel in Phuket Town, Mr Rewat delivered a speech reaffirming his commitment to addressing Phuket’s most pressing concerns, starting with the island’s growing traffic issues.
“We [Phuket Yat Dai] will use every minute from now on to take care of people, fix the problems and create new things for our hometown of Phuket,” Mr Rewat said.
Expressing gratitude for the public’s trust, Mr Rewat acknowledged the numerous unresolved issues affecting the province.
“There are so many problems. Today, I have received an opportunity from the people,” he added.
Mr Rewat prioritised the urgency of tackling traffic congestion, noting that it has increasingly mirrored the challenges faced in Bangkok.
“I know that the people of Phuket are suffering from traffic problems, and they are worsening by the day. Therefore, solving traffic problems must come first,” he confirmed.
Beyond traffic concerns, Mr Rewat emphasised his dedication to community engagement. “I will continue to listen to every voice from everyone, no matter how small,” he added.
He also outlined additional priorities, particularly waste management and economic development.
“I will combine all my strengths to solve both traffic and garbage problems for the people of Phuket. The grassroots economy from the community of our brothers and sisters will move and improve,” he concluded.