PM brushes aside reshuffle rumours
Won’t be swayed by censure debate votes
The government is working to patch up internal rifts in the aftermath of last week’s censure debate amid Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s repeated denials of an imminent cabinet reshuffle.
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, who also leads the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), has brushed aside claims that the coalition parties’ unity is on the rocks following the no-confidence session.
The reported rift stems from the decision by six PPRP MPs of the so-called Star Faction to abstain instead of backing Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob, secretary-general of the Bhumjaithai Party, in the crucial vote.
“I’ll explain to the coalition [Bhumjaithai] Party and clear the air myself,” Gen Prawit said.
He has also talked to Mr…
