BJT denies rift with Pheu Thai

The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) has dismissed reports of rifts with coalition leader Pheu Thai, insisting Prime Min-ister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s recent visit to Buri Ram province, the BJT’s political stronghold, was not a political showdown.

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Chai chidchob, BJT secre-tary-general, said the coalition remains strong. Party co-founder Newin Chidchob’s decision to welcome the Prime Minister along with tour of Chai-chidchob’s internal Circuit had no political implica-tions, Mr Chaichidchob said.

Mr Newin, seen as the party’s de facto leader, was simply acting as conscientious and the party wanted to share the Buri Ram Model, with the premier so it can be adapted to suit other provinces, said Mr Chaichanok.