Pheu Thai Party leadership candidate Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan hands a relief bag to a flood victim in Sakon Nakhon where she met party supporters and visited flooded areas Thursday. (Photo by Pheu Thai Party)Former premier Somchai Wongsawat poses a threat to ex-Thai Rak Thai deputy Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan as a potential candidate to lead Pheu Thai, following his recent acquittal in an abuse-of-power case, a source said Thursday. Mr Somchai was found not guilty on Wednesday for the deaths of two yellow-shirt protesters after he ordered their dispersal at a rally in 2008. But Mr Somchai has an edge over Khunying Sudarat as he enjoys closer ties with the Shinawatras, political analysts said. They are considered a staunch ally of the Pheu Thai.

Source: Bangkok Post August 03, 2017 21:56 UTC