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"Anutin" Denies Klatham as Opposition, Confirms Talks, No Cambodia Crew Report

"Anutin" Denies Klatham as Opposition, Confirms Talks, No Cambodia Crew Report

Thairath•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul clarifies the political landscape, denying the Klatham Party's assignment to the opposition and confirming ongoing dialogue with all political factions, while also addressing the unconfirmed reports of Cambodian authorities detaining Thai fishermen.

  • •Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul denied reports of the Klatham Party being designated as the opposition.
  • •Anutin stated that discussions will be held with all political parties.
  • •As of 4:15 PM on February 16, 2026, Anutin had not received any official reports regarding Cambodian soldiers detaining Thai fishermen.
  • •The remarks were made at Assumption College, Bang Rak, Bangkok.

Overview

  • •At 4:15 PM on February 16, 2026, Anutin Charnvirakul gave an interview.
  • •Anutin Charnvirakul stated 'It is true that we must talk to all parties' in order to affirm ongoing political engagement.
  • •Anutin Charnvirakul stated, 'I have not yet received a report. I will likely receive it upon returning,' regarding the Cambodian crew capture, indicating a lack of immediate confirmation.
  • •The interview took place at Assumption College in Bang Rak, Bangkok.
  • •The potential opposition status of the Klatham Party was declared untrue by Anutin Charnvirakul.
  • •Anutin Charnvirakul is expected to receive a report on the Cambodian crew incident after returning.
  • •The context involved rumors about the Klatham Party being assigned to the opposition instead of joining the government.
  • •Anutin Charnvirakul's statements were made in response to press inquiries about political party arrangements and international incidents.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul
"“We have to talk to all parties.”"
“ก็ต้องคุยกับทุกพรรคอยู่แล้ว”
Anutin Charnvirakul
"I have not yet received a report. I will likely receive it upon returning."
ยังไม่ได้รับรายงาน เดี๋ยวกลับไปคงได้รับรายงาน.

Key Entities

Person

Anutin(อนุทิน)ℹ️
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, who addressed political party alignments and the Cambodian fishing crew incident.
Pai Lik(นายไผ่ ลิกค์)
Secretary-General of the Klatham Party, who had speculated on a meeting between the Prime Minister and a party advisor.
R.O. Thammanat Prompao(ร.อ.ธรรมนัส พรหมเผ่า)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, who is also the President of the Advisory Committee of the Klatham Party.
Prime Minister(นายกรัฐมนตรี)
The current Prime Minister of Thailand, referred to by role, who is expected to discuss matters with the Klatham Party.

Organization

Klatham Party(พรรคกล้าธรรม)
A political party whose rumored designation as the opposition was denied by Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️
The ministry where Anutin Charnvirakul serves as Minister.
Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️
The political party led by Anutin Charnvirakul.

Place

Assumption College Bang Rak(โรงเรียนอัสสัมชัญ บางรัก)
The location in Bangkok where Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul gave his press statements.
Bangkok(กรุงเทพฯ)ℹ️
The capital city of Thailand, serving as the location for the interview and the proximity of Assumption College.
Cambodia(กัมพูชา)ℹ️
The country from which a report of detained Thai fishermen was referenced.

Timeline

February 16, 2026(วันที่ 16 กุมภาพันธ์ 2026)
The date when Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul provided statements regarding political parties and the Cambodian incident.
February 17(วันที่ 17 กุมภาพันธ์)
The predicted date for a potential discussion between the Prime Minister and an advisor of the Klatham Party.