Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha welcomes young traditional Khon dancers at Government House, Bangkok, last month. Capt Thamanat's group is thought to be joining the Setthakij Thai Party (Thai Economic Party) linked to PPRP leader Prawit Wongsuwon. "I insist that I have no intention to change the cabinet line-up or dissolve the House," said Gen Prayut. Gen Prawit reportedly tried to lobby Gen Prayut to bring the Setthakij Thai Party on board. Gen Prawit has appointed deputy leader Santi Promphat as the party's acting secretary-general following Capt Thamanat's exit.

Source: Bangkok Post January 28, 2022 07:02 UTC