Democrat leader expects about 20 MPs, ready to sit in oppositionDemocrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, centre, speaks to reporters at party headquarters in Bangkok on Sunday night. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Sunday night that his party might have about 20 House seats and was ready to be in the opposition. The estimate was 11 constituency MPs and 10 from the party list, he said. “The Democrat Party is ready to be in the opposition in the parliament. A vote of this size (in the House) is suited to being the people’s eyes and ears,” Mr Abhisit said.

Source: Bangkok Post February 08, 2026 14:51 UTC