Thai PM Declares End to Factionalism: 'No Groups, No Parties, Only a Team'
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has declared an end to factionalism and patronage within the government and bureaucracy, urging a unified 'Team Thailand' approach for national interest. He emphasized merit-based appointments and called for politicians to refrain from exerting influence post-tenure.
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