Prawit declares that PPRP will not reunite with the government.
Informal Article:
It looks like the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) ain't planning to hop back into the government coalition, straight up denying any of their MPs are about to desert the ship and join forces with the Kla Dharma Party. That's what Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, the big cheese of PPRP, had to say on Sunday.
According to Gen Prawit, all party members was present for their annual general meeting, so no one's sneaking off to switch teams. But Capt Thamanat Prompow, the chief adviser to the Kla Dharma Party, hinted earlier that he'd be welcoming more opposition MPs to the mix.
When asked about the possibility of the ruling Pheu Thai party inviting PPRP back into the coalition, Gen Prawit flat out said "Nah, we ain't interested." PPRP was part of the government coalition under the Pheu Thai-backed Srettha Thavisin administration from 2023-2024, but it seems they've moved on.
Paiboon Nititawan, the party's secretary-general, added that former premier Thaksin Shinawatra's comment suggesting PPRP wouldn't join the government was just a way for him to save face after his effort to pull them into the fray failed.
The meeting also welcomed two new deputy leaders: Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala and Suradet Yasawat. Suradet will be focusing on economic affairs and protecting the monarchy, the party's major policy, while Thirachai will be in charge of the upper northern region.
Suradet said that the party's aimin' for 60 MP seats at the next election, and they're still opposed to Pheu Thai's flagship policy of legalized casinos. This strategic positioning makes the PPRP a potential bridging force to address political instability surrounding the casino bill controversy. While they ain't officially rejoining the coalition, their role in parliamentary negotiations is crucial. The party’s potential role in vote-brokering suggests a calculated neutrality, with the upcoming months testin' Pheu Thai's ability to balance coalition management and public opposition. Stay tuned!
- Despite rumors about the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) potentially rejoining the coalition, Gen Prawit Wongsuwon highlighted that none of their MPs are planning to desert the PPRP to join the Kla Dharma Party.
- Both the Palang Pracharath Party and the Pheu Thai party have stated their refusal to rejoin any coalition, with Gen Prawit declaring that PPRP is not interested in rejoining the Pheu Thai-backed Srettha Thavisin administration.
- In the general news and policy-and-legislation sector, the Palang Pracharath Party has shown opposition to Pheu Thai's flagship policy of legalized casinos, a potential indicator of their role in addressing political instability.
- The Palang Pracharath Party aims for 60 MP seats at the next election and have appointed Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala and Suradet Yasawat as deputy leaders, with Suradet focusing on economic affairs and protecting the monarchy – key policy points for the party.
