The Latest Breaking News from Democrat Party

Police say they will summon the embattled former deputy leader of the Democrat Party, Prinn Panitchpakdi, to acknowledge a charge of indecent exposure next week.

Deputy Prime Minister and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon has put the brakes on a plan by Capt Thamanat Prompow, secretary-general of the Setthakij Thai Party, to have dinner with the opposition Pheu Thai Party.

Issara Sereewatthanawut, a party-list MP and deputy secretary-general of the Democrat Party, has been appointed chairman of the party's committee on modern economy, replacing Prinn Panitchpakdi who resigned over his alleged sexual misconduct, Democrat spokesman Ramet Rattanachaweng said on Monday.

House Speaker Chuan Leekpai has reiterated his support for Democrat Party leader Jurin Laksanawisit, noting he will not return to lead the party as requested by former secretary-general Suthep Thaugsuban.

Former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has come under fire from Pheu Thai members over an interview in which he claimed the party wants to win the next election by a landslide in order to allow Thaksin Shinawatra to come home.

Former Democrat secretary-general Suthep Thaugsuban urged the party's executive committee to show responsibility for the sexual misconduct accusations against its disgraced former deputy leader, Prinn Panitchpakdi, to restore public confidence in the party.

Former Democrat Party deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi reported to Phetchaburi police on Tuesday to hear another indecent assault charge filed against him by a woman who once worked for the party, police said.

'Taking more responsibility than necessary can amount to an act of irresponsibility."

Lawyer Sittra Biebangkerd has thrust himself into the public eye again as he handles sexual misconduct accusations filed against former Democrat Party deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi.