Internal friction a worry for Prayut
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Rebel MPs have PM concerned over unity
published : 24 Feb 2021 at 04:21
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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha admits he has been worried about internal conflicts among cabinet ministers since last week s censure debate.
The no-confidence motion against Gen Prayut and nine cabinet ministers concluded with all votes going in the government s favour on Saturday.
The reported rift, however, stems from the decision by a group of six MPs in the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) to abstain instead of backing Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob, secretary-general of the Bhumjaithai Party, in the crucial vote.
Gen Prayut said on Tuesday: I am worried only about the conflict within the cabinet. Other issues will be handled by political parties but I insist all coalition parties and I are working together well.
About 45 opposition MPs are queueing up to grill Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and nine cabinet ministers in the upcoming no-confidence debate, according to chief opposition whip and Pheu Thai MP Sutin Klungsang.