Corruption was the main complaint then against the administration of Chatichai Choonhavan, whose Chart Pattana Party (CPP) is No. 2 in the current ruling coalition.

CNN: The Politics, Stupid

On Nov. 6, confusion reigned as two former premiers laid claim to the vacant position: Chatichai Choonhavan of the Chart Pattana Party and Chuan Leekpai of the Democrat Party.

CNN: Getting Down to Work

In particular, the second largest party, Chart Pattana, led by Chatichai Choonhavan, a former prime minister, wants its nominees to fill all the economic posts.

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