BANGKOK, May 1 – Opposition Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva today pledged that he will not contest the upcoming election, nor accept any political position if his initiative to end the country’s political impasse is accepted by all parties.

The former prime minister made remarks as he has met with several concerned parties including the five Election Commission members in a bid to put forward his initiatives. He earlier said that the information collected from his meetings will be concluded and proposed to all parties. If accepted, the Democrat Party is ready to contest the upcoming election.

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