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The health of a democracy is not measured by how absolute or powerful the government is, but by how fair, active and robust the opposition is.

— Pita Limjaroenrat

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If there is a rule of law in Thailand, I’m extremely confident the party’s arguments will prevail.

When people ask me 'How do you feel that you have failed?' and I would respond back to them that I won, I formed, and I got blocked. I didn't fail.

The progressives, including myself, have to be much smarter and much stronger and also show the people that leadership is not just about fear. It can be about hope and it can be about working together with the people and it can be about empathy.

The promotion of fundamental rights will be the guiding star of Thai foreign policy.

We still have to think of politics as a long game...And to win a long game, you need strategy and you need patience.

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