The law prohibits Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha from campaigning for any political party in the run-up to the election, including a party that nominates him to be the next head of government, his deputy, Wissanu Krea-ngam, said on Sunday.

Despite strong opposition, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) will not oppose the organic law on criminal procedures against political office holders.