Prime Minister Abhisit (Mark) Vejjajiva (and his party) has been defeated. His immediate resignation from the Democrat Party and his concession to Pheu Thai Party are great examples for other Khmer leaders who have been clinging to power for too long regardless whether the Khmer people like them or not.
Cambodian political leaders, too, tend to hold on to their respective position(s) for life.
Leadership changing provides new and fresh air for both sides—the leaders and followers—to breathe; and it is good for the country. Clinging to power too long provides the breeding ground for corruption, nepotism, etc. and it is one of the major factors that can lead to a great destruction from deadly uprisings.
Even the law of nature offers no excuse for “permanence” because nothing is permanent except change. This time, Thais don’t just change their leaders; they elected the first woman to become their Prime Minister. They are tired of being led by "men".
For Prime Minister Abhisit, leaving his positions at the right time and the right moment is the right thing to do. He deserves to be congratulated.
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