Democratic Party member slams leadership for joining rivals

In a scathing critique that’s sent shockwaves through Thailand’s political landscape, Watanya Bunnag, a high-profile member of the Democrat Party, condemned her party’s decision to align with the Pheu Thai-led coalition government.

Watanya, also known as Madame Dear, labelled the move as a betrayal of the party’s faithful supporters.

Taking to Facebook, Watanya accused the party’s leadership of shattering the honour and pride the Democrat Party has painstakingly built over decades.

“This decision has not only eroded public faith in the party but also undermined trust in the Thai political system as a whole.”

Madame Dear’s sharp rebuke didn’t stop there; she slammed the party’s current leadership, led by Chalermchai Sri-on and Secretary-General Det-it Khaothong, for what she called a cheap excuse to justify their newfound alliance. The leadership allegedly claimed that the new generation of Democrats doesn’t share the long-standing rivalry between the two parties—a rationale Watanya dismissed as nothing more than a betrayal of the party’s core values.

Watanya, who previously failed in her bid to lead the Democrat Party due to resistance from Chalermchai loyalists, argued that the party had lost its moral compass, reported The Nation.

“The Democrat Party has never lost its honour and pride because its decisions were always made in the public interest, not for the benefit of a few.”

Adding to the drama, former Democrat MP Sirichoke Sopha resigned in protest, marking the end of his 30-year affiliation with the party, expressing his heartbreak in a tearful Facebook post.

“I could not sleep last night because I had decided to hand in my resignation with tears in my eyes from a party I love and cherish.”

In related news, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced that thorough background checks will be conducted on candidates for Cabinet posts to ensure compliance with legal requirements and avoid any potential legal issues.