
Academics believe Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha still has an ace up his sleeve and will deal with pressure for political changes and steer the government forward following the Palang Pracharath Party's (PPRP) decision to expel secretary-general Thamanat Prompow and his faction.
Deputy party leader Paiboon Nititawan told a press briefing on Thursday that the PPRP's executive board decided on Wednesday night to expel Capt Thamanat and 20 MPs under his control after he demanded substantial changes.