Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva and party executives make a statement after hearing the OAG’s recommendation that the country’s oldest political party be dissolved.

Democrat Party secretary general Suthep Thaugsuban believes there are inconsistencies in the allegations levelled against his party.

Earlier, he was informed one of the key allegations was that the Democrats hired a small party to make false allegations against Thai Rak Thai. But, some reports suggested the EC statement to the OAG claimed the Democrats hired the small party to sabotage the election, he said.

"We don't know exactly what the charges against us are," Suthep said.

"But I believe this is all part of a plot to rescue Thai Rak Thai. It has been predetermined that the EC conclusions would be that both the Thai Rak Thai and Democrat parties should be dissolved.

"Then, somebody will contend that the dissolution of both parties will result in political chaos and damage the country. They will propose the best solution will be not to dissolve any party. This has all been planned." The Democrat Party yesterday issued a statement in response to the EC allegations. The statement asserted the EC claims were based on unfounded charges made by the Thai Rak Thai Party.

Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva vowed to fight the charges.

"We know what we are up against - state power and many others. It's no easy battle, but we have to fight for the right thing."

He said the party was not prepared to register another political organisation in case the Constitution Court rules for the dissolution of the Democrats.