Abhisit Vejjajiva

ModernPoliticianThailand1964 — ?

Democrat prime minister during the Red Shirt protests.

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Quick Facts

Born

1964

Country

Thailand

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)13

Political (20%)47

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)59

Strategy (15%)26

Total Score41.8

Abhisit Vejjajiva — Complete Timeline

2008 AD

Became Prime Minister of ThailandPolitical Action◆ Major

Abhisit Vejjajiva became Prime Minister of Thailand on December 15, 2008, after a parliamentary vote following the dissolution of the People Power Party. His rise to power occurred amid political turmoil and was supported by the military and the Democrat Party.

Thai PoliticsPrime MinisterDemocrat Party

Impact: national

2010 AD

Red Shirt Protests of 2010Political Action◆ Major

Abhisit's government faced massive protests by the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (Red Shirts) from March to May 2010. The protests demanded new elections and ended with a military crackdown that resulted in over 90 deaths and widespread property damage in Bangkok.

Red ShirtsProtestsCrackdown

Impact: nationaltragic

2011 AD

Dissolved Parliament and Called ElectionsPolitical Action◆ Major

Under pressure from protests and political instability, Abhisit dissolved the House of Representatives on May 9, 2011, and called for general elections. The elections were held in July 2011 and resulted in a decisive victory for the Pheu Thai Party led by Yingluck Shinawatra.

ElectionDissolutionDemocrat Party

Impact: national