Academics believe Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha still has an ace up his sleeve and will deal with pressure for political changes and steer the government forward following the Palang Pracharath Party's (PPRP) decision to expel secretary-general Thamanat Prompow and his faction.
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Thursday (Jan 20) he has no plan to reshuffle the Cabinet or call snap elections following the ouster of renegade MPs from the ruling Palang Pracharat
BANGKOK - A split in one of the biggest parties of Thailand's ruling coalition has led to the expulsion of 21 lawmakers, its deputy leader said on Thursday (Jan 20), in a sign of cracks widening in Prayuth Chan-ocha chaotic administration. But Palang Pracharat, the second-largest party in parliament with 100 seats, was still willing to work with the faction,.
Thamanat Prompow and his followers will find a new home with the Thai Economic Party, after being booted out of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), according to his close aide.
The ouster of an influential Thai lawmaker and his supporters from the main party in the ruling coalition may trigger an early election and hamper Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha’s ability to pass key legislation, including the budget for next year.