Politics Democrat Party Elects to Remain in Coalition After Intense Deliberation

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In a significant political development, the Democrat Party has chosen to remain in Thailand's government coalition following a detailed three-hour meeting on Thursday. This critical decision came amidst a turbulent political climate sparked by a leaked audio conversation between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen, which mentioned the Thai 2nd Army Region's commander.

 

Party leader Chalermchai Sri-on, also the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, led the discussions with the party's executive committee. The primary focus was to decide the party's stance on staying within the coalition or withdrawing amid mounting public scrutiny.

 

Before the meeting commenced, Chalermchai addressed media reports that suggested the Democrat Party had been offered additional ministerial positions. He categorically denied these claims, emphasising that the party had not engaged in negotiations over new roles and that he had no insight into other parties' discussions or decisions.

 

Chalermchai further clarified that the Democrat Party prides itself on its independence, and any strategy would be determined solely by the executive committee. He described the party's internal structure as robust, with the executive committee firmly in charge of its operations.

 

As public calls grew for the party to reconsider its coalition status, Chalermchai acknowledged the diverse opinions flooding in. Some voices urged a withdrawal for ethical reasons, while others supported remaining for stability. He expressed commitment to weighing all these views carefully in the party's deliberations.

 

After a thorough discussion, party spokeswoman Jenjira Rattanaphian announced that a unanimous decision had been reached to maintain their position within the coalition. She emphasised that the meeting was solely to assess the political situation and categorically ruled out any talks regarding ministerial positions.

 

Jenjira disclosed that while there were various opinions during the meeting, the party emerged unified, with a consensus achieved through open dialogue. She underscored that the committee valued all viewpoints, given the issue's sensitivity and national impact.

 

Reaffirming the party's core mission, Jenjira assured that the Democrat Party remains dedicated to prioritising the welfare of the Thai people. She stressed that any future decisions would be rooted in serving the public's best interests, ensuring the party's actions align with these values.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Nation 2025-06-20

 

 

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Of course did anyone expected differently?? It are the Democrats or better the Non-democrats