Katerut Laothamatas, a 29-year-old politician, wants to prove that the Ruamphalang Prachachartthai Party, which was co-founded by Suthep Thaugsuban, is not just an ad hoc group created to support the military government.
The fledgling party is also known as the Action Coalition for Thailand (ACT). "If we were created to serve that purpose, why do we need to build a new political culture?" Mr Katerut quipped as he gave an interview to the Bangkok Post.
"And if so, wouldn't it be better to join the Palang Pracharath Party?" said Mr Katerut, referring to another pro-government party believed to be working for the return of Gen Prayut as prime minister after next year's election.
