| Description | Thai civil-military party launched by former ministers of military junta leader Prayut Chan-o-cha. Party was able to secure a coalition government with the Democrat and Bhumjaithai parties in 2019. Party has been led since June 27, 2020 by Prayut's right-hand-man, Defense Minister and former Deputy Prime Minister, Prawit Wongsuwan. Party held the largest mandate in the Thai House after elections on March 24, 2019 at 116 seats, since dwindled to 40 seats after elections held on May 14, 2023 [พรรคพลังประชารัฐ; Phak Phalang Pracharat; People's State Power Party; party name is derived from a term in the Thai national anthem]. |
