A group of 21 MPs expelled from the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) for going rogue have asked to be seated on the government side, said deputy chief government whip Chinnaworn Boonyakiat.
Mr Chinnaworn, a Democrat MP for Nakhon Si Thammarat, said the expelled MPs, led by former PPRP secretary-general Thamanat Prompow, still retain their status and can attend House meetings.
He said the group has informed him that they prefer to be seated with government MPs.
The Democrat MP attempted to allay concerns about the collapse of a House meeting in the wake of divisions in the ruling party, by saying government whips will work hard to ensure everything functions.
Several House meetings were abruptly adjourned last year due to a lack of quorum. The 21 MPs were expelled from the PPRP last week.
Mr Chinnaworn said government whips were planning to meet on Monday to…
