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Published on January 28, 2008

A party meeting voted unanimously for Abhisit's nomination, Democrat spokesman Ong-art Klampaiboon said after the meeting, which lasted more than two hours.

There was a lengthy debate before the participants could reach a conclusion, according to a source.

The spokesman said there were three reasons for Abhisit's nomination: it was in line with democratic practice, the Democrat leader was capable of being prime minister and it would be a chance to allow the public to compare Abhisit with People Power Party leader Samak Sundaravej.

Samak is expected to become the coalition parties' nomination for the top job.

The Nation