Divisions in the TRT re-emerge

After settling down for a couple of months, the conflict between different TRT factions has found new life. Again, it is the Wang Nam Yen faction led by Snoh Thientong that is finding itself crossing Thaksin. The great leader is reportedly furious, as usually the case when anyone disagrees with him or disobeys orders.

The problem involves 60 MPs, primarily Wang Nam Yen members, petitioning the Senate to withdraw the appointment of a new auditor-general. The current auditor-general is regarded as being relatively honest and somewhat opposed to the government.

We will see how this develops in the coming days, but some sources expect those who participated in the petition to be removed from any political posts by the petulant PM.