PPRP Leader Prawit Confirms Party Will Not Rejoin Government Coalition

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General Prawit Wongsuwon, leader of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), has firmly stated that the party will not re-enter the government coalition, dispelling rumours of MPs defecting to the Kla Dharma Party. This declaration came on April 27, the same day the PPRP introduced a new party logo.

Despite Captain Thamanat Prompow, Chief Adviser of the Kla Dharma Party, suggesting openness to welcoming more opposition MPs, Prawit assured that all PPRP members remained committed, as evidenced by their attendance at the annual general meeting. Clarifying the party's position amidst speculation, Prawit responded simply, "We will not join," when asked about potentially rejoining the ruling coalition led by the Pheu Thai Party.

The PPRP had previously been part of the coalition under the administration of Pheu Thai-backed Srettha Thavisin during the years 2023 and 2024. Meanwhile, PPRP Secretary-General Paiboon Nititawan remarked that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s comments about PPRP’s non-involvement were likely a way to justify his unsuccessful efforts to recruit the party.

In a strategic move, the PPRP elected two new deputy leaders at the meeting: Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala, who will focus on economic affairs, and Suradet Yasawat, who will oversee the upper northern region. Suradet reaffirmed the party's commitment to protecting the monarchy and prioritising economic improvement. Additionally, he mentioned the aspiration for the PPRP to secure 60 MP seats in the upcoming election and their opposition to the legalisation of casinos, a significant policy initiative of the Pheu Thai Party.

With these strategic positions and declarations, the PPRP aims to strengthen its identity and policy objectives, maintaining a clear stance ahead of the next electoral cycle.

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-04-28