The debate took place amid growing tension between Mr Somkid and some MPs in the ruling Palang Pracharath Party, led by Gen Prawit. Chanat KatanyuDeputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has dismissed reports of a rift in the government after an executive of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) reportedly asked Somkid Jatusripitak to step down as economic team leader. Gen Prawit, who also leads the PPRP, said the remark was strictly a matter of personal opinion. "There's nothing to it and I think Mr Somkid understands this," Gen Prawit said. Gen Prawit blamed media outlets for exaggerating the reports which drove a wedge between people in the government.

Source: Bangkok Post July 01, 2020 22:18 UTC