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People's Party split over controversial appointee

Surapon Nitikraipot was a member of the National Legislative Assembly established after the 2006 military coup. (File photo)

A brewing ideological rift has emerged within the People's Party (PP) as core supporters criticise the appointment of Surapon Nitikraipot, sparking debate over the party's direction.

The controversy erupted after the party inroduced the management team for the Bangkok gubernatorial campaign of Chaiwat Sathawornwichit, appointing the former Thammasat University rector as chairman of its strategic advisory board.

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