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HISTORICAL FACTS: Democrat party - The Untold Story

Democrat Party MP Kritich Ipakichanon reported to the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) on Tuesday to acknowledge charges related to alleged VAT fraud.

Bangkok Post

Southern Connect plan a better alternative: Abhisit

The Democrat Party is pitching its Southern Connect plan as a more effective alternative to the government's Land Bridge project, arguing that it would better serve southern Thailand's transport needs and strengthen regional trade links.

Bangkok Post

Personality trumps party in city race

The Bangkok governor election on Sunday delivered one expected result and one surprise.

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Opposition ready for budget debate

Opposition parties have lined up more than 40 MPs for the 2027 budget debate starting today, with AI-related spending among the key targets for scrutiny.

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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

Anucha sets out five-point plan for city

Democrat Party candidate for Bangkok governor Anucha Burapachaisri has unveiled a five-point platform to tackle traffic congestion, waste management, public health, economic opportunities and government transparency, while insisting his campaign remains competitive despite trailing rivals in recent opinion polls.

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Opposition prepares to scrutinise budget transfer bill

Opposition parties are preparing to scrutinise both a budget transfer bill for fiscal 2026 and the proposed fiscal 2027 budget, citing concerns over delays, transparency and government spending priorities.

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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.

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Korn takes aim at AI project

Democrat Party list-MP and deputy leader Korn Chatikavanij has criticised the government's TH-AI Passport project, valued at more than 1.6 billion baht, arguing that it is neither cost-effective nor a sound long-term investment.

Bangkok Post

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

16 throw hat in ring for governor post

A total of 16 candidates officially entered the race for Bangkok governor on Thursday as registration for the gubernatorial and city council elections opened ahead of the June 28 voting day.

Bangkok Post

Democrat politician arrested for passing dud cheques

A former Democrat Party spokesman has been arrested in Bangkok for allegedly passing dud cheques worth about 100 million baht in 2023.

Bangkok Post

Abhisit warns borrowing plan may burden taxpayers later on

The government's 400-billion-baht borrowing plan and Land Bridge megaproject could place long-term financial burdens on the public, says Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the opposition Democrat Party.

Bangkok Post

Democrats flag laundering claims

A Democrat Party deputy leader said the party has received complaints alleging that Chinese "grey capital" networks are laundering money through nominee firms, illegal venues and nightlife businesses in Bangkok.

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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.

The Mary Sue

Karoline Leavitt claims the Democratic Party is protecting pedophiles while serving the worst one herself

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stood outside the White House on January 13 to exemplify irony. She first flattened Renee Nicole Good’s death into a talking point, weaponized it, and then accused Democrats of protecting pedophiles. Talk about projection.

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What I Saw at the No Kings Rally in New York City

Fully peaceful protesters who hate President Donald Trump with intensity but not much specificity took to the streets on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Stephen Miller rages about being called a ‘fascist’ despite regularly using the term to describe his enemies

Miller accuses Democrats of using extreme language to ‘put a target’ on political opponents

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Democratic Party Platform References 'Second Biden Term' Despite His Exit

The Democrat Party's platform includes plans for a hypothetical second Biden term despite his withdrawal from the race.

The Independent UK

Trump VP hopeful Elise Stefanik files ‘misconduct’ suit against judge overseeing hush money trial

New York congresswoman claims justice’s assignment to case ‘not random at all’

Bangkok Post

Democrats prepare to put new pick in hot seat

A new Democrat leader should have a clean track record and a clear vision and be ready to work while in the opposition, said former Democrat Party leader Chuan Leekpai.

Bangkok Post

Chuan warns Dems over coalition choice

Former Democrat Party leader Chuan Leekpai warned his party it would tread a dangerous path if it joined a coalition government full of people who he said listen to so-called cheats.

Bangkok Post

Chuan's son faces NFT fraud claims worth B15m

Surabot Leekpai, a young Democrat Party politician and son of parliament president Chuan Leekpai, is facing accusations of involvement in a fraudulent non-fungible tokens (NFTs) investment project. The alleged fraud has resulted in damages amounting to 15 million baht.

Bangkok Post

Abhisit return rumours swirl

Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva is suited to the job of salvaging a Democrat Party crushed in Sunday's general election, according to deputy party leader Sathit Pitutecha.

Bangkok Post

Abhisit 'could be back' as Dem chief

The resignation of Jurin Laksanawisit as Democrat Party leader could see the return of former premier Abhisit Vejjajiva to lead the country's oldest party, according to a Democrat source.

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