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Abhisit quits Democrats at stormy leadership meeting

Party veteran Chalermchai Sri-on confirmed for top post after running unopposed

Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva announces his decision to quit the Democrat Party during a meeting to elect a new leader and party executives on Saturday at the Miracle Grand Convention Hotel in Lak Si district of Bangkok. (Photo: Democrat Party Facebook page)

Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva quit the Democrat Party on Saturday during a tumultuous meeting in which veteran MP Chalermchai Sri-on was chosen as its new leader after running unopposed.

Mr Abhisit, who led the party…

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