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Jurin won’t stand down over Prinn affair

ASSESSING THE DAMAGE: Chuan Leekpai, current parliament president and former Democrat Party leader, attends the party’s annual assembly yesterday after Jurin Laksanawisit maintained he will not step down as leader over the sex scandal involving ex-deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi.

Deputy Prime Minister Jurin Laksanawisit has resisted calls to stand down as Democrat Party leader over the sex scandal involving former deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi, claiming it’s his duty to tackle the problem.

Asked by reporters whether he would resign as leader to show responsibility over the issue, Mr Jurin said: ”Responsibility that goes beyond the limit can become irresponsibility.

”When problems arise during my stint [as party leader], I…

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