Kla-tham Party Shifts to Opposition: Thamanat Prompromphao Takes the Helm
The Kla-tham party, Thailand's second-largest opposition party, has undergone a major restructuring. With Thamanat Prompromphao as the new party leader, the party aims to position itself as a 'constructive opposition,' raising questions about its independence from the ruling coalition.
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