

Sanan and his son and former MP Siriwat will join the race under the Ruam Jai Thai banner although there will be no merger because the Mahachon banner is to be kept as a backup party in case of a "political accident".
Ruam Jai Thai secretary general Pradit Pataraprasith and Chat Pattana group leader Suwat Liptapanlop have played an important role in wooing Sanan.
Former deputy prime minister Somkid Jatusripitak also helped persuading Sanan to clinch the deal.
With the arrvial of Sanan, the party expects to win sufficient House seats to ensure a coalition slot.
The Nation