PPRP rift in the past, says SomsakPalang Pracharath Party leader Gen Prawit WongsuwonJustice Minister Somsak Thepsutin has signalled the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) is ready to move forward and leave the internal rift among members behind, noting the fracture will not create a pretext for a cabinet reshuffle soon, despite apparent disagreements among PPRP MPs. Mr Somsak, who is also a leading figure in the Sam Mitr (Three Allies) faction in the PPRP, on Thursday said the rift has been resolved and the party elected Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon as its leader. Mr Somsak also allayed fears the conflict would set a precondition for a cabinet reshuffle in the near future. Mr Somsak said there's been no indication from Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha of an impending cabinet shake-up. Mr Somsak said he was in no position to talk to Mr Somkid to patch things up since the deputy prime minister is no longer a PPRP member.

Source: Bangkok Post July 02, 2020 22:07 UTC