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The Move Forward Party (MFP) vowed to take the "Three Por Generals" out of politics and rewrite the constitution during an election campaign event in the North over the weekend.
When Newin Chidchob, a highly respected figure in the Bhumjaithai Party, called for parties to reconcile their differences ahead of the next election, many were sceptical.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has kept many guessing as to what party he wants to nominate him as prime ministerial candidate at the next general election, assuming he intends to seek re-election as premier in parliament.
Words of caution have been directed at the Pheu Thai Party looking to score a landslide win in the next election, warning that the path back to Government House may not be strewn with roses.