Prawit brushes off reports he will resign as PPRP leaderDeputy Prime Minister and Palang Pracharath Party leader Prawit WongsuwonDeputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has insisted he will not resign as leader of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is moving to consolidate his power within the ruling party. A PPRP source said that after Capt Thamanat Prompow, PPRP secretary-general, was sacked as deputy agriculture minister and Narumon Pinyosinwat removed as deputy labour minister last week, speculation is rife that a cabinet reshuffle may follow. He was apparently taken unaware by the campaign and wants to close the distance between him and party MPs to help ensure greater discipline in party ranks. As for reports that Mr Santi is tipped to replace Capt Thamanat as party secretary-general, the source said the change could be possible with the consent of Gen Prawit. The source also said Gen Prayut could become PPRP leader, though this would be a last resort.

Source: Bangkok Post September 11, 2021 21:45 UTC