“Democrat Party” Celebrate 80 years, New chapter for our future

Today (April 6, 2026), the Democrat Party celebrated its 80th anniversary with the theme "A Political Institution: A New Step for All-Democracy Reimagined." A religious ceremony was held in the morning based on the principles of three religions Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. Led by party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, party secretary-general Chaiwut Bannawat, list MP Chuan Leekpai, deputy party leader Korn Chatikavanij, deputy party leader Karndee Leowpairoj, and deputy party leader Chaichana Dejdecho, as well as numerous MPs and party members.

Following that, Abhisit officially opened the souvenir shop, "The Goodies Shop," stating that the Democrat Party's 80-year history has demonstrated it to be a political institution dedicated to its objectives of honesty, integrity, and service to the people and country. This confirms the The party is a political institution that has been around longer than its members. As such, 80 years is more than just a reminder of the past; it is a new chapter for the Democrat Party, a political institution for all.

The Democrat Party will work together activities throughout the year, starting today. April activities include "Blue Day," on April 6th, followed by a live Facebook broadcast in the afternoon   "Blue Day, Dare to Ask, Dare to Answer," which discusses the party's history and liberal democratic beliefs. The "Blue House Project" a complaints center, will be reactivated in May, with technology used to monitor the performance of the organizations that handle complaints.

The "Blue Academy" will be founded in June to train political leaders in curriculum composition. The "Young Blue Camp: The Power of the New Generation Driving the country " will take place in July, during the parliamentary recess. In August, the party will continue its national outreach efforts, concentrating on how to reduce inequality and promote equality. The inquiry into corruption, "Corruption Pulse: Monitoring Corruption," will take place in September.

In October, an important month in Thai political history, will feature historical events as well as a party reunion where members can share their opinions and experiences.

As a member of the global liberal political party organization, we will conduct an international economic conference in November to explain our perspective of liberalism in the context of global economics and to establish international cooperation.

In December, Democrat party will support human rights, including vulnerable groups to ensure that all people's rights are protected in accordance with liberal ideals.

He further said that in 2027, there will be a seminar following the World Economic Forum in Davos, and in February, we will urge Thailand to become a completely green economy, which the Democrat Party has constantly advocated.

In March, the 12th month of festivities, we will host seminars and field tours with the People's Assembly, as well as a seminar summarizing the previous year's achievements and revealing the party's goal for the 81st year. This will bring together both party members and non-members in creating the foundation for the country.

"I confirm that 80th year are not just a retrospective, but a step forward, inviting everyone to walk with us to build a better future for all Thais." Abhisit concluded

Following the interview at 12.30 a.m., Abhisit said that the party's 80th anniversary celebrations began today. He explained that the party has a calendar outlining its plans for the entire year to improve its work as it enters its 81st year, with a focus on using technology to monitor government performance, handle complaints, investigate corruption and teach new generations of party personnel.

Regarding the recent election and the government's policy statement, Mr. Abhisit recognized the government's difficult condition, particularly the Middle East problem. He indicated that if the administration is serious to resolving the issue, there will be no problems, but any obvious conflicts of interest may jeopardize government stability. The government must endeavor to eliminate skepticism and correct past mistakes, such as communication breakdowns and failures to follow through on policies.

Concerning the oil crisis, He stated that he has been watching it since the beginning. He stated that the initial data plainly show hoarding, which the administration initially disputed. After the government admitted it, the party will continue to watch the issue. He stated that this is not the only issue affecting the government and businesses, and he encouraged the government to be given the opportunity to tackle the problem, reduce the load on the public, and implement equitable measures to assist vulnerable groups. He pointed out that while the government has fulfilled its principles, they have yet to be implemented.

When asked about the government's policy statement, he indicated that he had only read the copy that was published in the media and that it was written very generically, with no specific plan to illustrate how the goals would be met. Regarding the no-confidence debate, He stated that the party has set aside around one hour, with discussions underway for four to five speakers, including himself and other prime ministerial contenders.