"Anutin" confirms talks with "Kla Tham" on government formation

Thairath•Politics•11h ago

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed discussions with the Kla Tham Party regarding government formation before departing for Songkhla to preside over a funeral.

•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that discussions have taken place with the Kla Tham Party concerning government formation.
•The Prime Minister traveled to Songkhla to attend the cremation ceremony for the Director of Phathong Prachankireewat School.
•Minister of Education Narumon Pinyosinwat traveled separately and departed approximately half an hour before the Prime Minister.

Overview

•On February 17, 2026, at 11:48 AM, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived at the Government House.
•On February 17, 2026, at 12:44 PM, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul departed from the Government House.
•On February 17, 2026, at 1:10 PM, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul departed for Songkhla to preside over a cremation ceremony.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul briefly responded to reporters that "We've talked" when asked about discussions with the Kla Tham Party.
•The Prime Minister had previously delegated Deputy Prime Minister Sopha Sarum to chair the Cabinet meeting.
•Minister of Education Narumon Pinyosinwat traveled separately, departing about thirty minutes prior to the Prime Minister's departure.
•The funeral ceremony was for the Director of Phathong Prachankireewat School, who was a victim of an incident where a man held students hostage.
•Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon and Minister of Public Health, Phol Pholpat, accompanied the Prime Minister to Songkhla.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul

"We've talked."

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Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior who confirmed talks with Kla Tham Party and traveled to Songkhla.

Director of Phathong School(ผอ. โรงเรียนพะตง)

The deceased Director of Phathong Prachankireewat School, whose funeral the Prime Minister attended.

Narumon Pinyosinwat(นฤมล ภิญโญสินวัฒน์)ℹ️

Minister of Education who traveled separately to Songkhla.

Varawut Silpa-archa(วราวุธ ศิลปอาชา)ℹ️

Party list MP-elect for the Bhumjaithai Party who accompanied the Prime Minister.

Sopha Sarum(โสภณ ซารัมย์)

Deputy Prime Minister who chaired the Cabinet meeting in the Prime Minister's stead.

Boonsak Uwananno(บวรศักดิ์ อุวรรณโณ)

Deputy Prime Minister who accompanied the Prime Minister to Songkhla.

Phol Pholpat(พัฒนาพัฒน์ พร้อมพัฒน์)

Minister of Public Health who accompanied the Prime Minister to Songkhla.

Chaipruk Duangprapatt(ชัยพฤกษ์ ด้วงประพัฒน์)

Army Chief of Staff who accompanied the Prime Minister to Songkhla.

Thammanat Prompao(ธรรมนัส พรหมเผ่า)ℹ️

Deputy Prime Minister who was expected to travel with Narumon Pinyosinwat but did not.

Organization

Kla Tham Party(กล้าธรรม)

Political party involved in discussions regarding government formation.

Phathong Prachankireewat School(โรงเรียนพะตงประธานคีรีวัฒน์)

School where the Director was a victim of a hostage situation.

Place

Songkhla(สงขลา)ℹ️

Province in Thailand where Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul traveled to preside over a funeral.

Wat Yong Thong(วัดยงทอง)

Temple in Songkhla where the funeral ceremony was held.

Bang Klam District(อ.บางกล่ำ)

District in Songkhla where Wat Yong Thong is located.