Ex-Bangkok MP Tisana Choonhavan Resigns From Thai Democrats Party
Former Bangkok MP Tisana Choonhavan resigned from the Thai Democrats Party on August 14, citing irreconcilable differences in direction while pledging to continue advocating for human rights and democracy as an independent citizen.
On August 14, Tisana Choonhavan, a former Bangkok MP from the Thai Democrats Party, posted on Facebook announcing her resignation from the party. She stated that she has signed and submitted the formal resignation documents through an authorized representative.
Choonhavan said the decision was made carefully and was not impulsive. Throughout her political career, she has held that political position or party affiliation should never supersede principle, correctness, human dignity, and accountability to the public. When she determined that her path and the organization's could no longer move in the same direction, she chose to leave openly and honestly, which she considers the most appropriate and sincere course for herself, the organization, and the public that once trusted her.
She thanked all those who supported and worked with her over the years, and said she retains respect and goodwill for many colleagues and party members. Leaving the party does not mean abandoning her social responsibility. "I will continue as a free citizen to work on human rights, democracy, justice, and the public good as I always have, with or without political position or party affiliation. I will use my voice and platform to support what I believe is right," Choonhavan said.
