Political Rumors Swirl as Red and Green Parties Deny Coalition Plot
Red and green parties deny rumors of a secret coalition to overthrow the prime minister, with General Thammanat challenging authorities to verify flight records and dismissing the alleged Monaco meeting as a family vacation.
Another deep, secretive political deal rumor has surfaced, this time alleging that the red and green parties are combining forces to replace the prime minister and crush the blue camp. To make the rumor more sensational, reports placed the alleged rendezvous in Monaco, a playground for the wealthy. General Thammanat Prombpoon of the Kao Klai green party was quick to respond, confirming he did go there but only to vacation with his family. He questioned why such a meeting would need to happen in Monaco when Thaksin could simply be called to meet in Bangkok, and he challenged authorities to check flight records to see if Thaksin even traveled to Monaco during that time. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul made light of the rumors, joking that red mixed with green is blue anyway. Pheu Thai spokesman Sutin Klungsang dismissed the story, noting that similar rumors surface frequently and questioning their credibility. He also pointed out that if Thaksin wanted to meet Thammanat, there would be no need to travel to Monaco, and that Thaksin has already stepped back from politics, leaving Pheu Thai to operate independently. He emphasized that the Palang Pracharath government and Pheu Thai are working well together with no conflicts. Sutin suggested the rumors are designed to sow discord and destabilize the government. However, the timing coincides with intensifying rumors of division within the blue camp's three major figures, prompting the release of the red-green coalition story to amplify the chaos. In terms of numbers, if Pheu Thai and Kao Klai united, they would have 132 votes compared to Palang Pracharath's 193, making such a coalition mathematically unlikely. Furthermore, the blue camp still has strong backing from powerful forces behind the scenes. Yet the rumor mill reflects a deeper reality: the Palang Pracharath government is struggling amid numerous challenges, facing negative developments and widespread public hardship. Such turbulent conditions inevitably invite waves of additional rumors to intensify the turmoil.
