Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha talks to reporters at Government House on Friday. After repeatedly stressing he intends to see out his tenure, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha changed his tone when asked by reporters late last week about a possible early election. Citing Gen Prawit, Gen Prayut insisted last week the breakaway faction, which would join the Setthakij Thai Party (Thai Economic Party), will support the coalition government. Cracks in their relations are hard to mend, especially from political situations where Gen Prayut made decisions without listening to Gen Prawit, including the removal of Capt Thamanat and others close to Gen Prawit from their positions. The critical moment for the government is in July when the opposition is expected to launch a no-confidence debate against the government and Gen Prayut.

Source: Bangkok Post February 07, 2022 03:03 UTC