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Further signs of PPRP splits

Further signs of PPRP splits

Interview: Ruam Thai Sang Chart’s emergence a sign of trouble in the ruling party

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, centre, chairs a meeting of the Palang Pracharath Party on Feb 7. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)

Academics believe the emergence of Ruam Thai Sang Chart, the party which has pledged to nominate Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as a candidate for the same role in the next election, indicates that there’s an internal rift within the ruling-Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).

Seksakol Atthawong, a close aide of the PM who joined the party after resigning from the PPRP, previously said Ruam Thai Sang Chart will announce its board next month and that it will be joined by high-profile politicians.

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