'Chaiyachanok' Denies 'Kla Tham' Removal Pressure, Asks 'Newin' His Role

MGR Online•Politics•1d ago

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Bhumjaithai denies pressuring Kla Tham party out of government, states other parties initiated contact.

•Chaiyachanok Chidchob, Secretary-General of Bhumjaithai Party, refuted rumors of pressure to exclude the Kla Tham party from the government coalition.
•He questioned the involvement of Newin Chidchob in coalition talks, stating that the Pheu Thai Party and smaller parties have initiated contact with Bhumjaithai themselves.
•Chaiyachanok emphasized that no ministerial positions have been allocated yet and the party is awaiting the Election Commission's confirmation of election results.

•On February 16, 2026, Chaiyachanok Chidchob, Secretary-General of Bhumjaithai Party, stated that the party's intention from the beginning was to talk to all parties based on their willingness to cooperate.
•Bhumjaithai Party has not yet invited any specific party to join the government in order to maintain an open dialogue.
•Chaiyachanok Chidchob questioned the involvement of Newin Chidchob in coalition talks, stating 'What is Newin's involvement?' as Anutin Charnvirakul, the party leader, is handling discussions.
•Bhumjaithai Party is awaiting the confirmation of election results from the Election Commission, in order to finalize coalition arrangements.
•Chaiyachanok Chidchob confirmed that Pheu Thai Party and other small parties have initiated communication to join the government, not the other way around.
•No ministries have been allocated yet, as contingent upon the finalization of election results by the Election Commission.
•Regarding specific portfolios, Chaiyachanok Chidchob stated that the allocation of ministries like Agriculture and Cooperatives, Economy, Industry, and Transport, depends on the final coalition structure and discussions with all participating parties.
•Chaiyachanok Chidchob reiterated that Bhumjaithai Party has not invited any specific party to join the government; instead, parties that wish to join have contacted them, stating 'It's the same with all parties' when asked if Pheu Thai initiated contact.

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Chaiyachanok Chidchob

"What is Newin's involvement?"

นายเนวิน เกี่ยวอะไร

Chaiyachanok Chidchob

"No ministries have been allocated yet; we await the EC's confirmation of election results."

ยังไม่มีการแบ่งกระทรวงฯ รอ กตต.รับรองผลเลือกตั้ง

Chaiyachanok Chidchob

"Bhumjaithai did not invite anyone to join the government but announced readiness to discuss with all parties intending to join."

พรรคภูมิใจไทย ไม่ได้เชิญใครมาร่วมรัฐบาล แต่ได้ประกาศไปว่า พร้อมที่จะพูดคุยกับทุกพรรคที่มีเจตนาจะเข้าร่วมรัฐบาล

Chaiyachanok Chidchob

"It's the same with all parties."

เป็นเช่นเดียวกันกับทุกพรรค

Chaiyachanok Chidchob(ไชยชนก ชิดชอบ)

Secretary-General of the Bhumjaithai Party who commented on government formation.

Newin Chidchob(เนวิน ชิดชอบ)

Reportedly involved in coalition talks, though its relevance was questioned by Chaiyachanok Chidchob.

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, who has announced the party's readiness to talk to all parties.

Aekniti Nitithanprapas(เอกนิติ นิติทัณฑ์ประภาศ)

Bhumjaithai Party's proposed candidate for Minister of Finance.

Supajee Suthamphum(ศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)

Bhumjaithai Party's proposed candidate for Minister of Commerce.

Kla Tham(กล้าธรรม)

A political party whose potential inclusion in the government was discussed.

Bhumjaithai(ภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

The political party at the center of government formation discussions, led by Anutin Charnvirakul.

Pheu Thai(เพื่อไทย)ℹ️

A political party that has reportedly contacted Bhumjaithai Party regarding government participation.

Election Commission (EC)(คณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง (กกต.))ℹ️

The body responsible for confirming election results, crucial for government formation.

Democrat Party(ประชาธิปัตย์)ℹ️

A political party rumored to be considered for government inclusion as a replacement for another party.