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Anutin denies rift with Democrats

Public Health Minister and Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul, left, attends a public health promotion event with Deputy Minister of Public Health and deputy leader of the Democrat Party Sathit Pitutecha, right, in August 2022. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)

Deputy Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul has denied a conflict with the Democrat Party, following the coalition partner's decision to withdraw support for the new cannabis and hemp bill.

Mr Anutin, who also serves as public health minister, said on Tuesday that parties have the right to hold a different opinion, and following last week's House majority to review the content of the bill, Bhumjaithai had to respect the decision.

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