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Chaikarn confirms talking with Pai; Klatham joins govt with no conditions

Chaikarn confirms talking with Pai; Klatham joins govt with no conditions

MGR Online•Politics•15h ago

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Chaikarn Chidchob of Pheu Thai Party confirms preliminary discussions with Klatham Party, awaiting formal talks between party leaders.

  • •Chaikarn Chidchob of Pheu Thai Party stated that he has spoken with Pai Lik, Secretary-General of Klatham Party.
  • •Klatham Party's entry into the government is unconditional, pending discussions between Anutin Charnvirakul and R.O. Thammanat Prompao.
  • •Chaikarn Chidchob denied rumors of becoming the Minister of Interior, emphasizing that no positions will be confirmed until election results are certified.

Overview

  • •On February 17, 2026, Chaikarn Chidchob, Secretary-General of the Pheu Thai Party, addressed the media.
  • •Chaikarn Chidchob confirmed a brief phone conversation with Pai Lik, Secretary-General of the Klatham Party.
  • •Chaikarn Chidchob stated that the Klatham Party's leader should discuss with the Pheu Thai Party's leader.
  • •R.O. Thammanat Prompao, Chairperson of the Klatham Party's Advisory Board, is expected to discuss with Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Pheu Thai Party leader.
  • •Chaikarn Chidchob affirmed Klatham Party's entry into the government would be unconditional, based on Pai Lik's statement to him.
  • •Chaikarn Chidchob denied rumors of being appointed Minister of Interior, stating no positions are confirmed until election results are ratified.
  • •Chaikarn Chidchob reiterated Pheu Thai Party's openness to all political parties, including Klatham Party.
  • •The Pheu Thai Party is in the process of forming a coalition government following recent election results.

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Key Quotes

Chaikarn Chidchob
"Want the party leaders to talk to each other."
อยากให้หัวหน้าพรรคได้พูดคุยกัน
Chaikarn Chidchob
"That's what was said to me, but let's wait for the official announcement."
นั่นคือสิ่งที่พูดกับตน แต่ขอให้รออย่างเป็นทางการดีกว่า
Chaikarn Chidchob
"As long as the election results are not certified, we will not confirm any positions at all."
ตราบใดที่ผลการเลือกตั้งยังไม่ถูกรับรอง เราจะไม่มีการยืนยันตำแหน่งใด ๆ ทั้งสิ้น
Chaikarn Chidchob
"We have clearly announced that we are ready to listen to everyone."
เราประกาศไว้ชัดเจนแล้วว่าพร้อมรับฟังทุกท่าน

Key Entities

Person

Chaikarn Chidchob(ไชยชนก ชิดชอบ)
Secretary-General of the Pheu Thai Party and Minister of Digital Economy and Society who confirmed discussions with the Klatham Party.
Pai Lik(ไผ่ ลิกค์)
Secretary-General of the Klatham Party who stated that his party would join the government unconditionally.
Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Prime Minister and Leader of the Pheu Thai Party whose discussion with R.O. Thammanat Prompao is awaited.
R.O. Thammanat Prompao(ธรรมนัส พรหมเผ่า)ℹ️
Chairperson of the Klatham Party's Advisory Board, expected to discuss coalition with the Pheu Thai Party leader.

Organization

Klatham Party(กล้าธรรม)
Political party that reportedly expressed willingness to join the government unconditionally.
Pheu Thai Party(ภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️
Political party that is forming a coalition government and has indicated openness to all parties.