Newin to meet Boonying amid Bhumjaithai party shift rumors

Thairath•Politics•17d ago

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Newin Chidchob and Boonying Nitikanjana are expected to meet during a football match amid reports of political shifts toward the Bhumjaithai Party.

•Newin Chidchob and Boonying Nitikanjana are scheduled to meet on August 9, 2026.
•The meeting coincides with a Thai League warm-up match between Buriram United and Ratchaburi FC.
•There are reports that Boonying Nitikanjana may have 10 MPs who could align their voting with the government and Bhumjaithai Party.

•Newin Chidchob and Boonying Nitikanjana are reported to meet on the evening of August 9, 2026.
•The meeting takes place during a Thai League warm-up match between Buriram United and Ratchaburi FC.
•Reports suggest Boonying Nitikanjana intends to have her son join the Bhumjaithai Party and run for election in her place in the next election.
•Boonying Nitikanjana is currently part of the opposition and is reported to have approximately 10 MPs under her influence.
•There are rumors regarding the transfer of 'green' MPs into the 'blue' camp (Bhumjaithai Party).
•There is speculation that these MPs may vote in the House of Representatives in the same direction as the government.
•Observers are monitoring whether the meeting will result in a definitive agreement regarding joining the government.

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Newin Chidchob(เนวิน ชิดชอบ)ℹ️

President of Buriram United club.

Boonying Nitikanjana(บุญยิ่ง นิติกาญจนา)

Member of Parliament for Ratchaburi from the Kla Dharma Party.

Kla Dharma Party(พรรคกล้าธรรม)

The political party to which Boonying Nitikanjana belongs.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

The political party that Boonying Nitikanjana's son may join and whose voting direction the reported 10 MPs may follow.

Buriram United(บุรีรัมย์ยูไนเต็ด)ℹ️

A football club whose match serves as the setting for the meeting between Newin Chidchob and Boonying Nitikanjana.

Ratchaburi FC(ราชบุรีเอฟซี)ℹ️

A football club playing a warm-up match against Buriram United.

Ratchaburi(ราชบุรี)ℹ️

The constituency for which Boonying Nitikanjana serves as a Member of Parliament.