Weathering the storm
Analysis: Capt Thamanat’s ouster won’t faze PM
Academics believe Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha still has an ace up his sleeve and will deal with pressure for political changes and steer the government forward following the Palang Pracharath Party’s (PPRP) decision to expel secretary-general Thamanat Prompow and his faction.
Deputy party leader Paiboon Nititawan told a press briefing on Thursday that the PPRP’s executive board decided on Wednesday night to expel Capt Thamanat and 20 MPs under his control after he demanded substantial changes.
Mr Paiboon said the demand for restructuring was unacceptable and it would have deepened conflict within the party. He refused to give details on Capt Thamanat’s…
