A statement this week from Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has confirmed the tumult within his inner political circle. Photo: ReutersA statement this week from Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has confirmed the tumult within his inner political circle. Photo: Reuters
A statement this week from Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has confirmed the tumult within his inner political circle. Photo: Reuters
This Week in Asia /  Politics

Infighting within Thailand’s new government prompts PM Prayuth Chan-ocha to warn against internal coup

  • The back door deals within the coalition that helped the premier transition from military chief to civilian leader have erupted into internal squabbling
  • Prayuth has apologised to the public for a delay in forming government, and analysts say the wait will negatively affect the kingdom’s economy
Topic |   Thailand
Jitsiree Thongnoi

Updated: 4:45pm, 5 Jul, 2019

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A statement this week from Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has confirmed the tumult within his inner political circle. Photo: ReutersA statement this week from Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has confirmed the tumult within his inner political circle. Photo: Reuters
A statement this week from Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has confirmed the tumult within his inner political circle. Photo: Reuters
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