Former PM Chavalit turns 90, unveils new partyFormer prime minister Gen Chavalit Yongchaiyudh celebrates his 90th birthday at his house on Sunday. (Photo: Wassana Nanuam)Former prime minister Gen Chavalit Yongchaiyudh, who celebrated his 90th birthday on Sunday, has confirmed he is setting up a political party. However, Gen Chavalit said he has no ambition to run for prime minister and will not be the party leader. After the 2006 coup, Gen Chavalit offered to mediate between anti- and pro-Thaksin camps, calling his role the "middle ring of a chain". Gen Chavalit served as a deputy prime minister in the Somchai administration but quit after a police crackdown on People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) demonstrators outside parliament.

Source: Bangkok Post May 16, 2022 12:37 UTC