Allies and substitute parties boost PM Prayut’s chance of another term

13 Sept 22:13 Key points summarised by AI

New political parties, including Ruamthai Sarngchart and Creative Thailand, are forming to specifically support PM Prayut Chan-o-cha for another term, acting as substitute platforms for the ruling Palang Pracharath Party.
Ruamthai Sarngchart explicitly plans to nominate Prayut as its sole prime ministerial candidate, with key figures from the ruling party rumored to join Creative Thailand.
PM Prayut faces an impending Constitutional Court challenge in August concerning his eight-year term limit, creating uncertainty about his eligibility for re-election.
Beyond these new entities, Prayut is expected to secure backing from several established conservative parties like the Democrat, Kla, Sarng Anakot Thai, and Thai Pakdee parties, strengthening his potential coalition.

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