Jurin Laksanawisit announced his resignation as leader of the Democrat Party late on Sunday night, accepting responsibility for the party’s rout in Sunday’s general election.
About 5.30pm on Sunday, Mr Jurin thanked voters who supported his party in the election after the voting was closed.
At 11.30pm, he posted on the Democrat Party’s LINE group, saying:
“I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate those who have been elected and extend my moral support to all candidates.
“Also, I would like to profoundly thank the party secretary-general (Chalermchai…