Abhisit Thanks Voters, Declares Democrat Party Ready to Be Opposition, Acknowledges Bangkok Remains Competitive

Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the Democrat Party and prime ministerial candidate, held a press conference on February 8th to thank voters and discuss the unofficial election results. He highlighted the party's significant increase in party list votes across Southern provinces and Sukhothai, acknowledging they are likely to secure around 20 parliamentary seats. Abhisit emphasized the party's commitment to serving as a strong opposition, promising to be a watchful eye for the people and working to restore integrity to the political system. Despite the election results, he remains optimistic about the party's future and its role in representing the people's interests.