For a cause: Abhisit braving the ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ to raise awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in Bangkok. — AFP
BANGKOK: Former Thai prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has fended off challengers to retain his seat as Democrat Party chief, as political parties around the kingdom intensified preparations for an election tentatively set for next February.
The 54-year-old pipped rivals Dr Warong Dechgitvigrom and Alongkorn Ponlaboot to the post after an extended cross-country campaign, winning 67,505 votes out of more than 120,000 cast by Democrat members nationwide. His nearest challenger was Dr Warong, who received 57,689 votes.
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