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Chaiyanok Admits Klaithamm Talks, Denies Interior Minister Rumors

Chaiyanok Admits Klaithamm Talks, Denies Interior Minister Rumors

Prachachat•Politics•16h ago

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Bhumjaithai Party confirms initial, unconditional talks with Klaithamm Party while awaiting leaders' discussion and official announcement, denying Chaiyanok Chidchob's appointment as Interior Minister.

  • •Bhumjaithai Party's Secretary-General Chaiyanok Chidchob acknowledged a brief, unconditional conversation with Klaithamm Party's Secretary-General Pai Lik.
  • •Full negotiations and official announcements are pending a meeting between Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul and Klaithamm Party advisor Thammanat Prompao.
  • •Chaiyanok Chidchob denied rumors linking him to the Interior Minister position, stating no positions will be confirmed until election results are finalized.

Overview

  • •Chaiyanok Chidchob, Secretary-General of Bhumjaithai Party, confirmed initial discussions with Klaithamm Party's Pai Lik.
  • •Chaiyanok Chidchob stated that the initial conversation was brief and without conditions, in order to allow party leaders to discuss further.
  • •Chaiyanok Chidchob emphasized the need for Lt. Gen. Thammanat Prompao to consult with Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul before any official announcement.
  • •Chaiyanok Chidchob denied reports of him taking the Interior Minister position, stating that no positions will be confirmed until election results are finalized.
  • •Narumon Pinyosinwat, leader of Klaithamm Party, stated that they have already given interviews regarding the progress of government formation talks.
  • •Narumon Pinyosinwat indicated that an official meeting arrangement is still pending and advised to 'be patient'.
  • •Chaiyanok Chidchob reiterated that Bhumjaithai Party is actively listening to all political parties interested in joining the government.
  • •The article suggests that Klaithamm Party's willingness to join the government without conditions is a significant factor in the ongoing coalition discussions.

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Key Quotes

Chaiyanok Chidchob
"There was a call and a brief conversation, but I want the party leaders of both sides to talk before the official discussion."
มีการโทรมาและพูดคุยกันสั้น ๆ แต่อยากให้ทางหัวหน้าพรรคทั้งสองพูดคุยกัน ก่อนที่จะมีการพูดคุยกันอย่างเป็นทางการ
Chaiyanok Chidchob
"Initially, what we discussed, and we have to see how it turns out. We must wait for Lt. Gen. Thammanat Prompao, advisor to Klaithamm Party, to speak with Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of Bhumjaithai Party, before there will be an official announcement."
เบื้องต้นที่คุยกัน และต้องรอดูว่าสุดท้ายแล้วจะเป็นอย่างไร พร้อมต้องรอให้ ร.อ.ธรรมนัส พรหมเผ่า ประธานที่ปรึกษาพรรคกล้าธรรม ได้พูดคุยกับนายอนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล หัวหน้าพรรคภูมิใจไทย ก่อน แล้วจะมีการแถลงอย่างเป็นทางการ
Chaiyanok Chidchob
"No. I confirm that as long as the election results are not confirmed, no positions will be confirmed. It is better to wait for the official announcement."
ไม่มี ขอยืนยันว่า ตราบใดที่ผลการเลือกตั้งยังถูกยืนยัน จะยังไม่มีการยืนยันในตำแหน่งใด ๆ ซึ่งขอให้รอติดตามการแถลงอย่างเป็นทางการจะดีกว่า
Chaiyanok Chidchob
"We have clearly emphasized that we listen to all parties."
เราได้ย้ำอย่างชัดเจนว่ารับฟังทุกพรรค
Narumon Pinyosinwat
"Be patient."
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Key Entities

Person

Chaiyanok Chidchob(ไชยชนก ชิดชอบ)
Secretary-General of the Bhumjaithai Party who confirmed initial talks with Klaithamm Party.
Pai Lik(ไผ่ ลิกค์)
Secretary-General of the Klaithamm Party who initiated initial contact with Bhumjaithai Party.
Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, whose meeting with Klaithamm Party's advisor is awaited for official announcements.
Thammanat Prompao(ธรรมนัส พรหมเผ่า)
Advisor to the Klaithamm Party, whose meeting with Bhumjaithai Party's leader is awaited for official announcements.
Interior Minister(รมว.มหาดไทย)
A governmental position that Chaiyanok Chidchob denied rumors of being appointed to.
Narumon Pinyosinwat(นฤมล ภิญโญสินวัฒน์)
Leader of the Klaithamm Party who commented on the progress of coalition talks.

Organization

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️
Political party involved in coalition talks, whose Secretary-General confirmed preliminary discussions.
Klaithamm Party(กธ.)
Political party engaged in coalition talks with Bhumjaithai Party, whose preliminary discussions were confirmed.