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Flour protest: Activist group targets Palang Pracharath members at Pheu Thai office

Photo by Thanit Sudto (ฐานิส สุดโต) via The Standard

Political chaos erupted outside the Pheu Thai Party head office in Bangkok yesterday, as the Thalu Wang activist group staged a disruptive protest, demanding the party cease negotiations with Thailand’s military-backed factions. The protest, which saw flour being poured on Palang Pracharath Party (PPP) members, resulted in the cancellation of a press conference.

The roots of this turmoil can be traced back to the General Election, where the Move Forward Party (MFP) emerged victorious. However, unable to secure enough votes to form a government, MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat decided to step aside, allowing the Pheu Thai Party to take centre stage.

Subsequently, the Pheu Thai Party engaged in talks with various parties from the previous government, aiming to gain more support and form a Parliamentary majority….

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