Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva casts his vote in Watthana district, Bangkok, on Feb 8. Somchai PoomlardDemocrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Wednesday his party would strictly adhere to the conditions it set during the election campaign when deciding whether to join a new coalition government. Asked whether the Democrats had firmly closed the door on having any partners, Mr Abhisit said the party's stance remains unchanged from the conditions and policies it mapped out during the election campaign. During the campaign, Mr Abhisit outlined three key principles guiding any decision to join a coalition. On the party's readiness to work in parliament, he said it has put together teams to prepare bills in line with the party's campaign policies.

Source: Bangkok Post February 11, 2026 22:38 UTC