MP TELLS UNHAPPY PARTIES TO LEAVE COALITION

Rift grows amid reshuffle talk

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»Any coalition party dissatisfied with being in government should consider stepping down and joining the opposition, said Anusorn Iamsa-ard, a Pheu Thai Party-list MP.

His comment followed remarks on Friday by Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who also leads Bhumjaithai, the second-largest coalition party.

He said he was ready to join the opposition if the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) is removed from overseeing the Interior Ministry.

Mr Anutin earlier indicated that control over the Interior portfolio was part of the agreement underpinning BJT’s participation in the Pheu Thai-led coalition government. However, Mr Anutin said he remains confident he will retain the Interior Ministry post.