Thailand: Mr. Abhisit re-elected as president of the opposition DP party
On December 17, the opposition Democratic Party (DP) in Thailand convened its annual meeting, and the party's leader, former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, was elected to continue as party chairman.
Speaking at the opening of the DP meeting, Mr. Abhisit said that this meeting aimed to implement the DP reform strategy, amend some regulations as well as the party's structure.
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| Mr. Abhisit and anti-government protesters in Bangkok on November 29. (Photo: AFP/VNA) |
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Previously, DP lawmakers resigned en masse to join the wave of anti-government protests led by DP Vice President Suthep Thaugsuban.
In an effort to ease tensions, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on December 9 announced the dissolution of parliament and proposed a general election, scheduled for February 2, 2014.
However, protesters demanded the establishment of a People's Council to replace the caretaker government in order to carry out political reforms before elections.
Mr. Suthep declared that he would not disperse the protests until Ms. Yingluck Shinawatra resigned.
Although the DP enjoys support from the urban middle class, it has not won a majority in elections for more than two decades.
The DP hopes that the reform will help the party gain power./.
According to VNA
