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Democrats prepare to put new pick in hot seat

Jurin Laksanawisit, left, acting leader of the Democrat Party, sits with former premier Chuan Leekpai, centre, and Banyat Bantadtan, both also former Democrat leaders, at the royal ceremony opening the House of Representatives on July 3. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)

A new Democrat leader should have a clean track record and a clear vision and be ready to work while in the opposition, said former Democrat Party leader Chuan Leekpai.

Speaking ahead of Sunday’s selection of a new leader to replace Jurin Laksanawisit who resigned in a show of responsibility over the party’s poll defeat, Mr Chuan said it does not matter if the new leader is young but he or she should have a vision and integrity and be able to unify the party.

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