Prawit, representing PPRP, affirms no intention of returning to the government.
Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP)ände dismisses rumors of its MPs defecting and denies any plans to rejoin the government coalition.
General Prawit Wongsuwan, the PPRP leader, firmly declared on Sunday that none of the party's MPs were contemplating defection. In fact, all party members turned up for the PPRP's annual general meeting that same day.
Previously, Capt Thamanat Prompow, advisor to the coalition Kla Dharma Party, hinted at a warm welcome for more opposition MPs spinning their way into the party's ranks.
When questioned about the possibility of the ruling Pheu Thai inviting PPRP to rejoin the coalition, Gen Prawit's response was swift and firm: "We won’t join!"
PPRP had previously been part of the government coalition under the Srettha Thavisin administration (2023-2024), backed by Pheu Thai.
PPRP's Secretary-General, Paiboon Nititawan, added that former premier Thaksin Shinawatra's statement in Chiang Mai -- asserting that PPRP wouldn't join the government -- was merely his way of saving face after his attempts to rope in the party went awry.
The meeting also brought about the election of two new deputy leaders: Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala and Suradet Yasawat. Mr. Suradet is tasked with overseeing the upper northern region, while Mr. Thirachai will focus on economic affairs.
Mr Suradet made it clear that the party's principal aim lies in protecting the monarchy and bolstering the economy. He stated that the party remains resolute in its goal of securing 60 MP seats at the next poll and continues to staunchly oppose the legalization of casinos, a flagship policy of Pheu Thai.
Sources:1. Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) denies reports of MPs defecting to the Kla Dharma Party2. PPRP insists it will not rejoin the government coalition3. Party leaders attend annual meeting, deny reports of MP defections4. Thaksin tries and fails to pull PPRP into government coalition5. PPRP aims to secure 60 MP seats and continue opposition to key policies
- Contrary to rumors, the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) affirmed that none of its MPs are considering defection, as demonstrated by their attendance at the annual general meeting.
- Following Capt Thamanat Prompow's suggestion of welcoming more opposition MPs, the PPRP leader, Gen Prawit Wongsuwan, unequivocally stated that the party will not rejoin the government coalition under any circumstances.
- PPRP had previously been part of the government coalition under the Srettha Thavisin administration (2023-2024), but has since distanced itself from the Pheu Thai party.
- In the face of Thaksin Shinawatra's efforts to rope PPRP into the government, the party's Secretary-General, Paiboon Nititawan, asserted that the former premier was merely trying to save face after his attempts went awry.
