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PM gets more support for extra term

PM gets more support for extra term

‘Backup plan’ party affirms allegiance

Thanthornthep Yaem-uthai (second from right) is elected the party leader of Ruam Thai Sang Chart after a general assembly to vote for a new executive board on Thursday. (Photo: Arnun Chonmahatrakool)

The Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party (Uniting Thais to Build the Nation) will ally itself with the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) to support Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha carry on as premier after the next election, said party founder Seksakol Atthawong, an aide to the prime minister.

Asked by reporters whether both parties will vie for votes at the next election even if they back Gen Prayut, Mr Seksakol…

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