Thai PM Prayut works to close ranks in ruling coalition with election around the corner

It is likely that Mr Prayut Chan-o-cha will survive a possible no-confidence motion in May. PHOTO: AFP
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BANGKOK - Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has hosted a flurry of informal dinner meetings in the past few weeks as he attempts to consolidate and mend fragmented ties in the ruling coalition.

Tensions within the three main coalition members - the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), Bhumjaithai and the Democrats - have hotted up since last year, with barbed exchanges and Cabinet meeting no-shows characterising strained relationships.

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