Abhisit was responding to remarks that some Democrat MPs would resign from the party if he was not its leader.

He said the party has a traditional meeting where any party members can put themselves forward to lead the party, and the issue is not such a big deal that it would shake the party’s confidence.

Abhisit said he was ready to propose himself to remain as leader and it was up to party members to make a decision. He added that has been working at full capacity for the Democrats and had so far had no any problem with anyone in the party.

He denied rumours of attempts by former MPs and members of the People’s Democratic Reform Committee to return and rule the party, but said he had no problem with them as they were still on good terms.