The resignation of Jurin Laksanawisit as Democrat Party leader could see the return of former premier Abhisit Vejjajiva to lead the country’s oldest party, according to a Democrat source.
Before the election, Mr Jurin set a minimum target of capturing 25 seats but the party’s inability to hit that target on Sunday led to his decision to relinquish the party leadership.
As of 5pm on Monday, when the vote count by the Election Commission was at 99%, the Democrats had won 22 MP seats in the constituencies, but it was edging close to grabbing three more seats from the list system.
After the polls closed at 5pm on Sunday, Mr Jurin thanked voters who supported his party during the election.
He later posted on the Democrat Party’s Line group announcing his decision to step down as party leader.
“To show responsibility for the party’s election results, I hereby announce…
