Chaychanok unclear on Interior Minister role, awaiting talks

Thairath•Politics•15h ago

Reader Briefing

Chaychanok Chidchob stated that his potential appointment as Interior Minister remains uncertain pending election result confirmation and further discussions.

•Chaychanok Chidchob, Secretary-General of the Bhumjaithai Party, commented on potential government formation.
•He indicated that the appointment as Interior Minister is not confirmed until election results are finalized.
•The Kla Tham Party has reportedly engaged in discussions without preconditions.
•Key discussions involve Anutin Charnvirakul and R.O. Thammanat Prompao, with further talks expected.

Overview

•On February 17, 2026, at 09:50 AM, Chaychanok Chidchob spoke at the Government House.
•Chaychanok Chidchob stated that the position of Interior Minister is unconfirmed as election results are pending.
•Chaychanok Chidchob confirmed that the Kla Tham Party engaged in discussions without preconditions.
•Awaiting R.O. Thammanat Prompao to discuss with Anutin Charnvirakul before formal talks with the Kla Tham Party.
•Chaychanok Chidchob emphasized that no positions are confirmed until election results are officially verified.
•Pai Lik, Secretary-General of the Kla Tham Party, reportedly initiated a phone call with Chaychanok Chidchob.
•Chaychanok Chidchob mentioned that Kla Tham Party's principle of supporting Bhumjaithai Party is based on initial discussions, awaiting final confirmation.
•Bhumjaithai Party has publicly stated readiness to listen to all parties for potential alliances.

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Key Quotes

Chaychanok Chidchob

"No, I must confirm that as long as the election results are not confirmed, we will not confirm any positions. Please wait for the official announcement."

ไม่ครับ ต้องยืนยันว่าตราบใดที่ผลการเลือกตั้งยังไม่ถูกคอนเฟิร์ม เราไม่มีการยืนยันตำแหน่งใดๆ ทั้งสิ้น ขอให้รอการแถลงอย่างเป็นทางการดีกว่า

Chaychanok Chidchob

"That was said to me during the phone call. Let's wait for the official confirmation first."

อันนั้นเป็นสิ่งที่พูดกับตนตอนที่โทรศัพท์คุยกัน เดี๋ยวรออย่างเป็นทางการดีกว่า

Key Entities

Person

Chaychanok(ไชยชนก)ℹ️

Secretary-General of the Bhumjaithai Party and Minister of Digital Economy and Society commenting on government formation.

Anutin(อนุทิน)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, whose discussions are awaited.

Thammanat(ธรรมนัส)ℹ️

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Advisor to the Kla Tham Party, who will hold key discussions.

Mr. Chaychanok Chidchob(นายไชยชนก ชิดชอบ)ℹ️

Minister of Digital Economy and Society and Secretary-General of the Bhumjaithai Party.

Mr. Pai Lik(นายไผ่ ลิกค์)

Secretary-General of the Kla Tham Party who initiated talks with the Bhumjaithai Party.

R.O. Thammanat Prompao(ร.อ.ธรรมนัส พรหมเผ่า)ℹ️

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, and Advisor to the Kla Tham Party.

Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul(นายอนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

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

Law

Minister of Interior (M.1)(มท.1)

The position of Minister of Interior, a key government portfolio discussed in the article.

Minister of Digital Economy and Society(รัฐมนตรีว่าการดิจิทัลเพื่อเศรษฐกิจและสังคม)

The ministerial portfolio held by Chaychanok Chidchob.

Organization

Kla Tham Party(พรรคกล้าธรรม)

A political party involved in government formation discussions, reportedly with no preconditions.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

The political party of Anutin Charnvirakul and Chaychanok Chidchob, involved in government formation talks.

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)

The ministry headed by R.O. Thammanat Prompao.

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)

The ministry for which Anutin Charnvirakul is the current Minister and potential future Minister for is being discussed.

Timeline

February 17, 2026(วันที่ 17 กุมภาพันธ์ 2026)

The date of the statements made by Chaychanok Chidchob regarding government formation.