There are only so many things that one can control in a democratic system. Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha - a coup leader turned appointed premier turned post-election leader - is getting a taste of this reality one month after his Cabinet was stitched together from a 19-party coalition.
Mr Prayut's key lieutenants from the previous military government, which he also headed, have remained in place. These include deputy prime ministers Prawit Wongsuwan and Somkid Jatusripitak.
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