Turbulent ThailandThailand anti-coup bill creates strains in ruling coalition
Pro-military factions oppose proposed curbs by ruling party lawmaker
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has said the government does not plan to intervene in the military. But she has stopped short of blocking the anti-coup bill. © Reuters
KOSUKE INOUE, Nikkei staff writer
December 17, 2024 05:02 JST
BANGKOK -- Controversial legislation to reform the Ministry of Defense, with the aim of preventing military coups, is threatening to drive a wedge between the ruling Pheu Thai Party and pro-military coalition members, raising concerns over renewed political turmoil.