"Anutin" Confirms "Kla Tham" Talks, Denies "Accra" Deal, Agriculture Ministry Not KLP's

Thansettakij•Politics•9h ago

Reader Briefing

Anutin confirms discussions with the Kla Tham party regarding government formation, while Party leader Akra states the Agriculture Ministry is not destined for Kla Tham and awaits the party's executive board decision.

•Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, confirmed holding discussions with the Kla Tham party concerning government formation.
•Akra Phromphan, a key figure in the Kla Tham party, stated that the Agriculture Ministry is not automatically designated for their party.
•The Kla Tham party's executive board is scheduled to hold a significant meeting on February 19, 2026, to determine their stance on government participation and leadership.
•Specific details of the talks between Bhumjaithai and Kla Tham remain undisclosed, pending the Kla Tham party's internal resolution.

Overview

•On February 17, 2026, Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed discussions with the Kla Tham party.
•Anutin Charnvirakul traveled to Songkhla Province to preside over a royal cremation ceremony.
•Anutin Charnvirakul acknowledged meeting with the Kla Tham party, stating "We've talked."
•Akra Phromphan indicated that the Agriculture Ministry "does not belong to the Kla Tham Party."
•To questions about supporting Anutin as Prime Minister, Akra Phromphan stated, "It's political courtesy."
•The Kla Tham party's executive board meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2026, to determine party decisions.
•The Kla Tham party's decisions regarding government formation are expected after the February 19, 2026, executive board meeting.
•The formation of the government requires clear direction from the Kla Tham party leader and secretary-general.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul

"We've talked."

คุยแล้ว

Akra Phromphan

"It's political courtesy."

เป็นมารยาททางการเมือง

Akra Phromphan

"It does not belong to the Kla Tham Party."

ไม่ใช่ของพรรคกล้าธรรม

Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Leader of the Bhumjaithai Party and interviewee regarding government formation talks.

Akra Phromphan(อัครา พรหมเผ่า)

Minister of Social Development and Human Security and a prospective Member of Parliament for the Kla Tham Party.

Pai Lik(ไผ่ ลิกค์)

Secretary-General of the Kla Tham Party.

R.O. Thammanat Phromphao(ร.อ.ธรรมนัส พรหมเผ่า)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, and Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Kla Tham Party.

Organization

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

Political party whose leader confirmed talks with the Kla Tham party.

Kla Tham Party(พรรคกล้าธรรม)

Political party involved in government formation talks with the Bhumjaithai Party.

Party Executive Board(คณะกรรมการบริหารพรรค)

The decision-making body of the Kla Tham Party, scheduled to meet on February 19, 2026.

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)ℹ️

Government ministry whose potential allocation to a party is discussed in the article.

Place

Songkhla Province(จ.สงขลา)ℹ️

Location where Anutin Charnvirakul attended a royal cremation ceremony.