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Prawit's party says it will not merge with Pheu Thai

Santi Prompat, right, accompanies Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, centre, in speaking to reporters after the May 14 general election. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)

Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) secretary-general Santi Prompat has rejected speculation of a merger with Pheu Thai and said Gen Prawit Wongsuwon remains the party's leader.

Mr Santi, the caretaker deputy minister of finance, was reacting to reports in Thai media the PPRP may merge into Pheu Thai, giving that party the numbers to form and lead the new coalition government.

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