A former army officer, Ye Htut served as information minister and presidential spokesperson in the military-backed administration of President Thein Sein.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/11/myanmar-court-sentences-former-minister-to-10-years-prison/

Dr Montesano noted that if Pheu Thai teamed up with parties associated with a previous military-backed government, many voters would be very upset, and that could be one trigger for unrest.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/thailand-move-forward-party-leader-pita-limjaroenrat-prime-minister-bid-loss-blow-thai-electorate-parliament-election-coalition-3629426?cid=cna_flip_070214

Pita, the leader of the progressive Move Forward Party, had achieved a remarkable victory in the May election, signaling the Thai people’s rejection of nearly nine years of military-backed government.

Source: https://www.chiangraitimes.com/politics/pita-limjaroenrats-supporters-rally-in-bangkok-ahead-of-pm-vote/