Prime Minister Gen Prayut addresses a crowd at Chang Arena, Muang, Buri Ram on Monday. Gen Prayut denies he is on the campaign trail, with political activity banned by his regime. Gen Prayut toppled the government of Yingluck Shinatwara, Thaksin's younger sister. Gen Prayut has repeatedly denied any horsetrading is going on. "Political mafia is a more appropriate term for these type of people," said Thai politics professor Titipol Phakdeewanich.

Source: Bangkok Post May 07, 2018 10:52 UTC