The rules, for the most part, may well be instrumental in returning Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to the premiership after the election. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Prayut. High-profile politicians who migrated to the PPRP include Mr Suriya, Mr Somsak, former Pheu Thai heavyweight Santi Prompat, former Pheu Thai MP for Ubon Ratchathani Supol Fongngam, former Pheu Thai MP for Loei Preecha Rengsomboonsuk, veteran Bhumjathai politician Suchart Tancharoen, as well as former Democrat MPs for Bangkok Nataphol Teepsuwan and Buddhipongse Punnakanta. A successful candidate for the post of prime minister needs the support of more than half of both houses or at least 376. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has received support for a potential bid to reclaim the premiership.

Source: Bangkok Post December 28, 2018 00:00 UTC