Abhisit Vejjajiva is a Thai politician who served as the Prime Minister of Thailand from December 2008 to July 2011. He is a member of the Democrat Party, which is one of the oldest political parties in Thailand. Abhisit was born on August 3, 1964, in London, England, and later moved to Thailand, where he pursued his education and political career. During his time in office, Abhisit faced significant challenges, including political unrest and economic issues. His government was known for its efforts to address the 2008 financial crisis and implement various reforms. After leaving office, he continued to be active in Thai politics and public discourse.