Thailand’s opposition leader and former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva (C) speaks during a news conference as his party members listen at the Democrat Party headquarters in Bangkok December 21, 2013. Thailand’s opposition Democrat Party will boycott a Feb. 2 election, its leader said on Saturday, a move that could deepen uncertainty amid anti-government protests seeking to topple the government and thwart the poll. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND – Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS)