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Chayachonok Admits Talk with 'Pai Lik', Awaiting Anutin-Thammanat

Chayachonok Admits Talk with 'Pai Lik', Awaiting Anutin-Thammanat

Khaosod•Politics•16h ago

Reader Briefing

Minister Chayachonok Chidchob confirmed a brief conversation with Pai Lik of the Kla Tham Party but stressed that formal discussions between party leaders Anutin Charnvirakul and Thammanat Prompao are pending.

  • •Minister Chayachonok Chidchob acknowledged a short discussion with Pai Likk, Secretary-General of the Kla Tham Party.
  • •Chayachonok reiterated that all political decisions depend on discussions between Anutin Charnvirakul (Bhumjaithai Party leader) and R.O. Thammanat Prompao (Kla Tham Party advisor).
  • •The Bhumjaithai Party remains open to discussions with all parties, and no government positions have been confirmed pending official election results.
  • •The Minister dismissed rumors about himself potentially becoming the Interior Minister.

Overview

  • •At 09:55 on February 17, 2026, Minister Chayachonok Chidchob spoke at Government House.
  • •Minister Chayachonok Chidchob stated that the ultimate decision rests on party leaders discussing the matter.
  • •Chayachonok Chidchob advised waiting for an official announcement regarding the Kla Tham Party's position.
  • •Chayachonok Chidchob confirmed that no government positions will be confirmed until election results are certified.
  • •Minister Chayachonok Chidchob emphasized the Bhumjaithai Party's commitment to listening to all parties.
  • •Minister Chayachonok Chidchob confirmed a brief telephone conversation with Pai Likk.
  • •The discussion occurred amidst speculation about coalition formations following the election.
  • •Political discussions regarding potential alliances remain ongoing and unconfirmed.

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Key Quotes

Chayachonok Chidchob
"Ultimately, it was said that the party leaders should talk."
ท้ายที่สุดก็บอกว่าอยากให้หัวหน้าพรรคพูดคุยกัน
Chayachonok Chidchob
"That is what was said to me, but it's better to wait for the official statement."
นั่นคือสิ่งที่พูดกับตน แต่ขอให้รออย่างเป็นทางการดีกว่า
Chayachonok Chidchob
"As long as the election results are not certified, we will not confirm any positions at all."
ตราบใดที่ผลการเลือกตั้งยังไม่ถูกรับรอง เราจะไม่มีการยืนยันตำแหน่งใดๆทั้งสิ้น
Chayachonok Chidchob
"We have clearly announced that we are ready to listen to everyone."
เราประกาศไว้ชัดเจนแล้วว่าพร้อมรับฟังทุกท่าน

Key Entities

Person

Chayachonok Chidchob(ไชยชนก)
Minister of Digital Economy and Society and Secretary-General of the Bhumjaithai Party.
Pai Likk(ไผ่ ลิกค์)
Secretary-General of the Kla Tham Party.
Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน)ℹ️
Leader of the Bhumjaithai Party.
Thammanat Prompao(ธรรมนัส)ℹ️
Advisor to the Kla Tham Party.

Organization

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️
A political party in Thailand.
Kla Tham Party(พรรคกล้าธรรม)
A political party in Thailand.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️
The official residence and workplace of the Prime Minister of Thailand.