The Latest Breaking News from the Democrat Party

Democrats threaten EC over Senate case

The Democrat Party has threatened legal action against the Election Commission (EC) if it drops the Senate vote-rigging case.

Bangkok Post · Aug 14

PP accused of proxy voting

The Democrat Party on Monday called for an investigation into alleged proxy voting by People's Party councillors during a recent Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) meeting, saying it would file a complaint with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).

Bangkok Post · Aug 3

Democrats' balancing act

The Democrat Party has long occupied a distinctive place in Thai politics. Traditionally seen as a conservative, pro-establishment party that nevertheless embraces parliamentary democracy and liberal economic policies, it has often served as a bridge between the traditional establishment and urban middle-class voters.

Bangkok Post · Jul 31

Democrat leader Abhisit says Bangkok can change

Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has expressed confidence that gubernatorial candidate Anucha Burapachaisri and the party can bring meaningful change to Bangkok, while warning voters not to be misled by candidates claiming to be “independent” while concealing political affiliations.

Bangkok Post · Jun 27

Moving beyond tech dependency

Thailand's ambition to become a regional digital hub has raised a central policy question: whether to prioritise expanding public access to artificial intelligence or build the foundations to develop it.

Bangkok Post · Jun 21

Mallika pitches AI solutions; Anucha targets waste

Bangkok governor candidate Mallika Boonmeetrakul Mahasuk pledged to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle traffic congestion and flooding, while rival Anucha Burapachaisri of the Democrat Party vowed to overhaul Bangkok's waste-collection system as campaigning intensified in the final week before the June 28 election.

Bangkok Post · Jun 21

Ministry's AI project faces heat

The Democrat Party has called on the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) to review its proposed TH-AI Passport project, citing concerns over transparency, procurement practices and value for money.

Bangkok Post · May 30

Abhisit confident Democrats can win back Bangkok voters

Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has expressed confidence that the party can persuade Bangkok voters backing incumbent Chadchart Sittipunt to support Democrat gubernatorial candidate Anucha Burapachaisri and the party’s council candidates in the June 28 election.

Bangkok Post · May 30

Liberal Outrage Follows Pastor Manning's Explosive Sermon Slamming Democrats Over Making 'P*ssies Out Our Men'

A sermon by Pastor James David Manning criticising the Democrat Party has gone viral, sparking polarised reactions on social media. The clip highlights Manning's history of controversial statements.

International Business Times UK · May 26

Division in the opposition

Thailand’s political opposition is beginning to show a more deliberate strategic division of roles, with the two main opposition forces — the People’s Party (PP) and the Democrat Party — pursuing markedly different agendas against the government.

Bangkok Post · May 22