In a new development in Thai politics, Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Chalermchai Sri-on revealed his intention to resign as the Democrat secretary-general when the party selects its new leader and executives on July 13. The decision on whether a younger individual will be chosen as the new leader will be left to a party committee during the planned general assembly.
Jurin Laksanawisit stepped down as leader after the May 14 election results showed the oldest party in the country winning significantly fewer House seats than anticipated. When questioned about the possibility of forming a political alliance with Pheu Thai if the Move Forward Party fails to gain sufficient support from parliament members to create a new coalition, Chalermchai stated that such an agreement would require a formal party resolution.
Upon stepping down as secretary-general,…
