Anutin-Narumon Tense Talk: Kla Tham Party Excluded from Government Talks

Khaosod•Politics•3h ago

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Tense discussions between Anutin Charnvirakul and Narumon Pinyosinwat suggest potential roadblocks in government coalition negotiations following rumors of the Kla Tham Party's exclusion.

•Anutin Charnvirakul (PM and Interior Minister) and Narumon Pinyosinwat (Education Minister) engaged in a serious conversation.
•The discussion is believed to be related to government coalition formation, with rumors of the Kla Tham Party being excluded.
•The meeting occurred at 4:00 PM on February 17, 2026, during a cremation ceremony in Songkhla.

Overview

•On February 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM, Anutin Charnvirakul attended a cremation ceremony in Songkhla.
•Narumon Pinyosinwat approached and sat next to Anutin Charnvirakul during the ceremony.
•Narumon Pinyosinwat stated, 'I understand,' during her conversation with Anutin Charnvirakul.
•The conversation took place amidst speculation that the Kla Tham Party was excluded from government coalition talks.
•Anutin Charnvirakul appeared to be explaining and clarifying matters regarding government formation under the Bhumjaithai Party's leadership.
•The status of government coalition formation is reportedly uncertain, possibly due to the exclusion of the Kla Tham Party.
•The conversation between Anutin Charnvirakul and Narumon Pinyosinwat appeared serious, catching the attention of other Bhumjaithai Party members.
•Varawut Silpa-archa and Tritesullee Traisaranakul from the Bhumjaithai Party observed the conversation with curiosity.

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Key Quotes

Narumon Pinyosinwat

"I understand."

เข้าใจค่ะ

Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party.

Narumon Pinyosinwat(นฤมล ภิญโญสินวัฒน์)ℹ️

Minister of Education, leader of the Kla Tham Party.

Varawut Silpa-archa(วราวุธ ศิลปอาชา)ℹ️

Member of the Bhumjaithai Party, observer of the conversation.

Tritesullee Traisaranakul(น.ส.ไตรศุลี ไตรสรณกุล)

Member of the Bhumjaithai Party, observer of the conversation.

Organization

Kla Tham Party(พรรคกล้าธรรม)

Political party reportedly excluded from government coalition talks.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

Political party expected to lead the government coalition

Place

Songkhla(สงขลา)ℹ️

Province in Thailand where the cremation ceremony took place.