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Thammanat: Kla Tham Seeks No Seat Bargaining with Chartthaipattana

Thammanat: Kla Tham Seeks No Seat Bargaining with Chartthaipattana

Prachachat•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Kla Tham party leader R.O. Thammanat Prompao clarifies the party's position on government coalition negotiations, emphasizing adherence to political courtesy and clarifying his personal involvement.

  • •R.O. Thammanat Prompao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives and advisor to the Kla Tham party, stated the party has not engaged in vote consolidation or seat bargaining with the Bhumjaithai party.
  • •Kla Tham's primary stance is to serve the country effectively, regardless of ministerial position, as long as policies benefit the public.
  • •Thammanat stressed that decisions are made by the party leader and secretary-general, with himself only involved in subsequent discussions.
  • •The party is awaiting official election results from the Election Commission (กกต.) before making any definitive coalition decisions.
  • •Thammanat denied any personal involvement or discussion with Newin Chidchob regarding coalition talks, urging against involving him.

Overview

  • •R.O. Thammanat Prompao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, stated that the Kla Tham party has not engaged in consolidating small party votes to bargain for seats with the Bhumjaithai party.
  • •R.O. Thammanat Prompao affirmed that Kla Tham's position is to perform its duties to the best of its ability regardless of the ministry assigned, emphasizing public benefit through policy.
  • •R.O. Thammanat Prompao clarified that he personally refrains from seeking or negotiating for positions, leaving such matters to the party leader and secretary-general, in order to maintain political courtesy.
  • •The Kla Tham party is awaiting the official certification of election results from the Election Commission (กกต.) before proceeding with government coalition discussions.
  • •R.O. Thammanat Prompao emphasized that political courtesy requires listening to the leading party first and avoiding premature declarations of intent, based on past government formation experiences.
  • •R.O. Thammanat Prompao denied any conversation with Newin Chidchob regarding coalition matters, stating the matter does not involve him and requesting he not be drawn in.
  • •The Kla Tham party will hold a meeting of its Members of Parliament (MPs) on Thursday to discuss the party's direction.
  • •R.O. Thammanat Prompao advised the media against speculative reporting that could worsen the political situation, especially concerning ministerial assignments before official coalition agreements are made.

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Key Quotes

R.O. Thammanat Prompao
"“My stance is standing right here. You will always notice I never seek roles or beg. Usually, the party leader and secretary-general handle everything.”"
“จุดยืน ก็ยืนอยู่ที่นี่ ที่ตั้ง ทุกครั้งจะสังเกตเห็น ผมไม่เคยไปออกหน้าหรือสู่ขอใคร ส่วนใหญ่จะให้หัวหน้าพรรค และเลขาธิการพรรคเป็นคนทำทุกครั้ง”
R.O. Thammanat Prompao
"“Political courtesy dictates listening to the leading party first. It’s not my style to explicitly state desires or opposition.”"
“มารยาททางการเมืองต้องฟังพรรคแกนนําก่อน อย่าไปแสดงตัวว่าอยากจะเป็นหรือไม่อยากจะเป็น หรือต่อต้านไม่ใช่สไตล์ตนเอง”
R.O. Thammanat Prompao
"“Please don’t do it. If it's not from the three of us – myself, the Kla Tham party leader, and secretary-general – it's definitely not true.”"
“ขอร้องอย่าทำ อะไรถ้าไม่ได้จาก 3 ปาก ตนเอง หัวหน้าพรรคกล้าธรรมและเลขาธิการพรรค ไม่ใช่แน่นอน”
R.O. Thammanat Prompao
"“Kla Tham will not play the game of gathering small party votes to bargain with Bhumjaithai, as we were together in the last government formation. What would be the point?”"
“กล้าธรรมไม่ไปเดินเกมรวบเสียงพรรคเล็ก เพื่อไปต่อรองกับพรรคภูมิใจไทย เพราะการตั้งรัฐบาลชุดที่แล้วเราก็อยู่ด้วยกัน ตนจะทำไปเพื่ออะไร”
R.O. Thammanat Prompao
"“This matter does not involve Mr. Newin. Please do not try to drag him into it.”"
“เรื่องนี้ไม่เกี่ยวข้องกับนายเนวิน อย่าพยายามดึงท่านลงมา”

Key Entities

Person

R.O. Thammanat Prompao(ธรรมนัส พรหมเผ่า)ℹ️
Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives and advisor to the Kla Tham party, clarifying the party's stance on government formation.
Chai Charnon Chidchob(ไชยชนก ชิดชอบ)
Secretary-General of the Bhumjaithai Party, mentioned in relation to the party's statements on government formation.
Anutin(อนุทิน)ℹ️
Leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, mentioned in connection with the government coalition formation and meeting R.O. Thammanat.
Newin Chidchob(เนวิน ชิดชอบ)ℹ️
President of Buriram United Football Club and an influential figure in the Bhumjaithai Party, whose involvement in coalition talks was denied by R.O. Thammanat.
Mr. Ekarach Changlao(นายเอกราช ช่างเหลา)
Deputy Leader of the Kla Tham Party who visited R.O. Thammanat at the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.
Mr. Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut(นายณัฐพงษ์ เรืองปัญญาวุฒิ)
Leader of the People Party, who commented on the possibility of Kla Tham Party joining the opposition.

Organization

Kla Tham Party(พรรคกล้าธรรม)
A political party whose stance on government coalition negotiations is being discussed.
Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️
A political party involved in government coalition discussions, reportedly being the leading party.
Election Commission (กกต.)(กกต.)ℹ️
The official body responsible for certifying election results, whose pending certification influences coalition talks.
People Party(พรรคประชาชน)
A political party whose leader, Mr. Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut, commented on the Kla Tham Party's potential role as opposition.