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PPRP House vote rebels face censure of their own

Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob speaks as Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul looks on during the censure debate in Parliament. (Photo by Chanat Katanyu)

The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) is considering taking action against a group of six party MPs led by Wathanya Wong-opasee who abstained from voting for Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob at the end of last week’s censure debate, a party source said.

There are fears the snub could affect ties with the Bhumjaithai Party — of which Mr Saksayam is the secretary-general — as Newin Chidchob, Bhumjaithai party’s de facto leader and elder brother of Mr Saksayam, is said to be pressuring the PPRP to take action.

The PPRP’s executive board is expected to address the matter on Monday, according to the source. He said when Deputy Prime…

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