Meet Monthanus

A mother, neighbor, and independent voice for District 2

People over politics. Leadership rooted in community, not insiders or big money.

Monthanus Ratanapakdee standing near the Vicha Ratanapakdee Way street sign

I am a mother, longtime San Francisco resident, and community advocate. San Francisco has been my home for more than 30 years. I raised my family here, worked alongside residents, and stood with seniors, victims, immigrants, and small businesses to make our neighborhoods safer, cleaner, and more livable.

I did not come to public life through politics, but through service, lived experience, and a deep belief that City Hall must listen to the people it serves.

After the tragic loss of my father, Vicha Ratanapakdee, to violence on San Francisco's streets, I turned grief into action. I stepped forward to advocate for public safety, accountability, and dignity for elders and families.

My campaign is about people over politics. Leadership should be independent, practical, and rooted in the community, not controlled by political insiders, special interests, or big money.

I am running for District 2 Supervisor to bring a steady, people-first voice to City Hall and deliver real results: safer streets, cleaner neighborhoods, stronger small businesses, and a better future for our families.

District 2 deserves leadership that listens.

Monthanus Ratanapakdee greeting a community member in the neighborhood
“People over politics.”

The street signs, the mural, the mosaic stairway are not only about memory. They are about safety, dignity, accountability, and making sure no family feels forgotten.

The unveiling of the Vicha Ratanapakdee Way street sign
The unveiling of Vicha Ratanapakdee Way.
Community members holding photos at a vigil honoring lives lost to violence
Standing with the community to honor lives lost and demand safety.
Crowd gathered at a Justice for Vicha rally
Justice for Vicha: neighbors calling for safer streets.

Community work & public service

Grounded in lived experience and results

As an appointed San Francisco Immigrant Rights Commissioner, I have gained City Hall policy experience working on language access, community trust, seniors, families, and city services.

  • Vicha Ratanapakdee Way unveiling and public remembrance
  • Justice for Vicha mural and community healing efforts
  • Standing with families impacted by violence
  • Advocating for community safety and elder protection
  • Supporting language access and easier access to city services
  • Serving as an appointed San Francisco Immigrant Rights Commissioner

I speak in my personal capacity as a candidate, not on behalf of the City or the Commission.

Monthanus Ratanapakdee with seniors and community members at the Southeast Asian Development Center
With seniors at the Southeast Asian Development Center.

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Richmond Review / Sunset Beacon · Sept. 14, 2026Inspired by her father, Monthanus Ratanapakdee runs for D-2 Supervisor“My father's death changed my life forever, but I didn't want his story only to be about tragedy… I want his legacy to be about helping people.”Read the article

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