Thai Rak Thai Party
[ Party Executives ]

Age: 9 years
Leaders: Chaturon Chaisang (2006-present)
Thaksin Shinawatra (1998-2006, prime minister twice)
No of branches: 10
Membership: 14,394,404
Track record:
Won its first election in 2001 to lead a coalition government.
First party in Thai political history to offer attractive and popular policies
First government to complete a full term.
Landslide victory in 2005 enabled it to become the first singleparty government in Thai history.
Implemented the first bureaucratic reform since reign of King Rama V
Controlled by billionaire businessman.

Democrat Party
[ Party Executives ]

Age: 61 years
Party leader: Abhisit Vejjajiva (2005-present)
Banyat Bantadtan (2003-2005)
Chuan Leekpai (1991-2003, prime minister twice)
Bhichai Rattakul (1982-1991)
Thanad Khoman (1979-1982)
MR Seni Pramoj (1967-1979, prime minister four times)
Khuang Abhaiwongse (1946-1968, prime minister four times)
No of branches: 194
Membership: 4,074,792
Track record:
Well established political institution, with collective leadership
Country’s oldest political party
Outstanding role in opposition
An established stronghold in the South
Only party that has a lovehate relationship with Bangkokians