Diplomacy key to fixing border woes: AbhisitListen to this articleA supporter takes a selfie with Abhisit Vejjajiva, the leader of the Democrat Party, at Suan Luang Rama IX Park on Sunday. (Photo: Democrat Party)Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has urged the government to pursue a more proactive diplomatic strategy to ease rising tensions along the Thai–Cambodian border, warning that renewed clashes would only deepen hardship for border communities and undermine regional stability. Asked whether he feared a third round of clashes, Mr Abhisit said he hoped it could be avoided. On the political front, Mr Abhisit said any future coalition involving the Democrats would be based on integrity, a serious commitment to tackling corruption and a focus on national reconciliation. Meanwhile, Jurin Laksanawisit, former Democrat leader and a party-list candidate, was hopeful about the party's prospects in Bangkok.

Source: Bangkok Post January 18, 2026 23:28 UTC