In his resignation letter, Mr Mingkwan wrote that he had completed his tasks as the party leader whose responsibilities only involved drafting economic policies and communicating with the people and mass media. Reporters noted that both Gen Prayut and Gen Prawit were a few hours late arriving at Government House on Thursday morning. The Democrats are reportedly seeking the Interior, Commerce and the Energy portfolios while the Bhumjaithai Party is eyeing the Transport, Public Health, and Tourism and Sports ministries. The PPRP may not get everything it wants so it has to make concessions because its focus is the prime ministerial post. The source said the party has a set out a list conditions for joining the PPRP-led alliance.

Source: Bangkok Post May 23, 2019 23:21 UTC