Abhisit posted thanks to the public, while Sakolthee expressed pride in returning to help restore the political institution and vowed to carry out his duties fully according to the trust placed in him.
On 8 Feb 2026 GMT+7, Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the Democrat Party and prime minister candidate, posted briefly on his personal Facebook "Abhisit Vejjajiva" saying, “Thank you for every vote.”
The post attracted significant attention, with fans and supporters continuously leaving encouraging comments. Most expressed pride in the party's ideals and readiness to support it whether in government or opposition, emphasizing the votes were sincere and hoping the party remains an honorable choice.
At the Democrat Party headquarters near the Earth Goddess statue lawn, where vote count screens were set up, the atmosphere grew quiet after unofficial results in many key districts showed the party trailing its competitors.
Meanwhile, on the second floor of the Kuang Aphaiwong Building, Abhisit and party leaders including Chaiwut Bannawat, Satit Wongnongtoey, Korn Chatikavanij, Kadee Liaoipiroj, and Sakolthee Phattiyakul remained intensely monitoring the vote count, with no official press conference scheduled yet.
Sakolthee Phattiyakul, deputy party leader overseeing Bangkok, posted candidly about this election cycle, thanking Abhisit for the chance to return to work. He said campaigning was stress-free as it was done with genuine commitment, admitting the party had less than four months to prepare and lost several former MPs, but everyone fought their best. He emphasized that his return was not for position but to restore the party as a fundamental institution and a safe choice for the public.