PUBLISHED: 27 Apr 2025 at 06: 24
On the day of its 80th anniversary, Democratic Party chief Chalermchai Sri-on emphasized the need for the party to accept change.
Mr. Chalermchai, who likewise serves as Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, stated at the party’s annual general meeting on Saturday that the group is currently in serious need of 25 MP tickets.
The group has overcome some obstacles in its nearly 80 years. It has experienced both highs and lows, which is typical for elections.
But, he said, the constant damage of MP chairs over the past 10 to 15 years is a reflection of both a turmoil and a change in the social context.
” We must take truth,” the saying goes. What we need to do next is to have the guts to shift while maintaining our ideals and principles in place in order to advance with security.
He claimed in a recalling of his 2019 election loss that despite receiving much public support, he still remained committed to a fresh democracy.
He defended the party’s choice to add the government, claiming that it was made in the interests of both the country and the general public.
He claimed that his decision to join the government over the past seven weeks strictly complied with party rules and wasn’t motivated by personal goals.
Mr. Chalermchai emphasized the importance of providing opportunities for the party’s younger members, and he hoped more young people may visit and work alongside them.
He said the Democrat Party had carefully consider its position following conversations with party executives and MPs regarding the leisure complex act, which appears to be dividing the government coalition pushing it.
He also pledged to work closely with party members to resurrect the Democrats ‘ previous electoral success, showing unwavering resolve.
The Democrat Party’s final and most obvious objective is for it to come back strong, he said.
Jurin Laksanawisit resigned as party chief in December 2023 after the party won less than half the seats it had previously won.
Additionally, the party’s leadership election revealed a significant split, which caused some members to quit after Abhisit Vejjajiva, a previous group leader, quit.
During the party’s annual general meeting on Saturday, Janejira Rattanapian was appointed its fresh representative.
Additionally, an 11-member commission was chosen for the meeting’s decision to vette potential candidates running under the group’s name.