The Pheu Thai Party has welcomed former red-shirt stalwart Nattawut Saikuar back to the fold, hoping his oratorical skills will help win support in the Northeast that has been tapped by the Bhumjaithai Party, political scientists say.
However, they are sceptical Mr Nattawut's return can lure back the red-shirt group after many former core red-shirt members, who once formed part of the Pheu Thai Party's electoral support, scattered to various parties over the years.
