Veerapong Resigns Democrat Party, Aims for Trade Deals

Thairath•Politics•1d ago

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Veerapong Prapa resigns from key Democrat Party roles to focus on his appointed position as Thai Trade Representative, aiming to complete EU trade negotiations.

•Veerapong Prapa has resigned as Deputy Leader and a member of the Democrat Party.
•The resignation is to facilitate his role as Thai Trade Representative, negotiating with the European Union.
•Veerapong Prapa emphasizes his commitment to the trade negotiations, which he previously worked on, and believes it will benefit Thailand.
•He assures that his core ideology remains unchanged and expresses gratitude to Democrat Party leader Abhisit for his support.

Overview

•On April 12, 2026, Veerapong Prapa announced his resignation from the Democrat Party.
•Veerapong Prapa resigned from the Democrat Party due to an invitation to serve as Thai Trade Representative.
•The role of Thai Trade Representative involves trade negotiations with the European Union.
•Veerapong Prapa previously served as Thai Trade Representative in the previous government and wishes to complete the ongoing negotiations.
•Veerapong Prapa stated that the role of Thai Trade Representative, which drives government work, might not align with the Democrat Party's current role of scrutinizing the government, leading to the resignation for transparency.
•Veerapong Prapa affirmed that his core ideals have not changed and he joined the Democrat Party due to admiration for Abhisit's economic development vision through trade negotiations.
•Veerapong Prapa contacted Democrat Party leader Abhisit promptly regarding the official invitation and internal party processes for transparency.
•Veerapong Prapa expressed gratitude to leader Abhisit for consistent support, citing his vision, ability, and integrity as an example.

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Key Quotes

Veerapong Prapa

"“I still insist that I am still the same Art, never changed.”"

“ผมยังยืนยันว่า ผมยังเป็นอาร์ทคนเดิม ไม่เคยเปลี่ยนแปลงครับ”

Veerapong Prapa

"“Finally, I must thank leader Abhisit for his consistently good support. Your vision, ability, and integrity are what I take as an example.”"

“สุดท้ายนี้ ต้องขอขอบคุณหัวหน้าอภิสิทธิ์ที่ให้การสนับสนุนการทำงานด้วยดีเสมอมา วิสัยทัศน์ ความสามารถ และความซื่อสัตย์สุจริตของท่านเป็นสิ่งที่ผมยึดเป็นแบบอย่าง”

Key Entities

Person

Veerapong(วีระพงษ์)

Individual who resigned as Deputy Leader and member of the Democrat Party to become Thai Trade Representative.

Abhisit(นายอภิสิทธิ์)ℹ️

Leader of the Democrat Party, acknowledged for his support by Veerapong Prapa.

Supajee(นางศุภจี)

Individual who officially invited Veerapong Prapa for his new role.

Organization

Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)ℹ️

Political party from which Veerapong Prapa resigned.

Thai Trade Representative(ผู้แทนการค้าไทย)

The new position assumed by Veerapong Prapa, responsible for trade negotiations with the EU.

Place

European Union(สหภาพยุโรป)ℹ️

The entity with whom the Thai Trade Representative will conduct negotiations.