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‘Don’t fall for Bhumjaithai ploy’
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/01/2026
» Former prime minister Chuan Leekpai, now a Democrat Party candidate, slammed Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn of the Bhumjaithai Party on Wednesday for urging southern voters to support his party in the Feb 8 election in exchange for budget allocations.
Democats to elect new chief Oct 18
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/09/2025
» The Democrat Party has officially scheduled its extraordinary general meeting to elect a new leader and executive committee for Oct 18.
Democrat Party at a crossroads
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/09/2025
» The Democrat Party, Thailand’s oldest political party, is undergoing a major leadership transition following the resignation of party leader Chalermchai Sri-on, who cited health concerns as his reason for stepping down.
Veteran Thai leader Chuan takes swipe at govt handouts
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/01/2025
» Democrat list MP Chuan Leekpai on Wednesday criticised the government's cash handout policy, saying it would do little to help people.
Paradorn promises to remain neutral
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/09/2024
» Paradorn Prissanananthakul, a Bhumjaithai Party MP for Ang Thong, in his capacity as the newly appointed Second Deputy House Speaker, has promised to remain politically neutral when performing his duty in the chamber.
Cabinet list heads to King
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 31/08/2024
» The new cabinet's line-up is expected to be submitted for royal endorsement this weekend. After the former opposition Democrat Party forged an alliance with the ruling Pheu Thai Party, the new cabinet will now have the support of 322 MPs in parliament.
Pheu Thai Party opens door to Democrats
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/08/2024
» The Pheu Thai Party officially invited the Democrat Party to join the new coalition government on Wednesday, putting their long-standing rivalry behind them.
Dems’ ex-boss scoffs at rumoured Pheu Thai deal
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/08/2024
» Former Democrat leader Chuan Leekpai on Tuesday reiterated his stance that the party should not join the Pheu Thai-led government, saying this was consistent with his message to voters during the 2023 election campaign.
Politics, parties and PMs
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/12/2023
» With 2024 fast approaching, the 'Bangkok Post' takes a look back at five top political stories that captivated and intrigued the nation over the past year.
Opposition preps ahead of govt's first budget debate
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/12/2023
» The Democrat Party says it is ready to scrutinise the government's 2024 expenditure budget bill during the first reading debate on Jan 3–5.