Thailand has a new Prime Minister
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva became Thailand’s 27th prime minister after winning a special vote in parliament.
When Somchai Wongsawat, the previous prime minister, was removed from office, the main political parties decided to back a Democrat led coalition thereby endorsing Abhisit as the next Prime Minister.
Born and educated in England, Abhisit began his political career in 1992 as a Democrat MP for Bangkok constituency. He has been the leader of the Democrat party since 2005. Sometimes referred to as the “Thai Obama”, Abhisit will have, just like his American counterpart, the difficult task to govern a nation deep in crisis, and to try not to disappoint all the people who put their trust in him.
Good luck Mr Abhisit!
