Thai Deputy PM Denies 'Green Faction' Alliance, Downplays Cabinet Reshuffle
Thai Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsuthin dismissed speculation about the 'Green Faction' joining the government and a cabinet reshuffle. He also confirmed plans for a mobile cabinet meeting in Udon Thani on November 3rd to address development and issues in the upper Northeastern region.
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