United we stand, says coalition party leader

Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul insists his party will not abandon the government, despite the protesters’ call for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to resign.

“[We] come together, [we] go together,” he said.

Mr Anutin said neither the cabinet and coalition had yet discussed the possible revocation of Bangkok’s state of emergency and he reiterated his party’s desire to amend Section 256 of the constitution related to charter amendments.

The party agreed with the establishment of a constitution drafting assembly, he said.

Mr Anutin urged all the protesters to accept that the government was listening to them, as evidenced by the fact it was reconvening the House early next Monday.

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