Thammanat Silent as Newin Demands Agri Ministry Back

Khaosod•Politics•1d ago

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Rumors of Newin demanding the return of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives have led to Waranats' quiet withdrawal from public view.

•Rumors suggest Newin Chidchob has issued an ultimatum for the Kljathom party to return portfolios of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.
•R. A. Thammanat Prompao, advisor to the Kljathom Party, has remained silent and out of contact.
•Speculation indicates Thammanat is likely in quiet negotiations with key Pheu Thai party leaders.
•The Kljathom Party awaits Thammanat's signal for their potential entry into the government.

•Rumors have circulated that Newin Chidchob, as the 'senior figure' of the Pheu Thai Party, has issued an ultimatum to the Kljathom Party.
•The ultimatum demands the Kljathom Party return the portfolio of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.
•If the condition is not met, the Kljathom Party will be pushed into opposition, with efforts to recruit Abhisit Vejjajiva of the Democrat Party to join the government instead.
•On February 16, 2026, the atmosphere at the Kljathom Party remained without any sign of R. A. Thammanat Prompao, the party's chief advisor and key leader.
•R. A. Thammanat Prompao did not travel to the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.
•It is speculated that R. A. Thammanat Prompao is in seclusion for negotiation and bargaining with key Pheu Thai Party leaders.
•Other leaders of the Kljathom Party are waiting for a signal from R. A. Thammanat Prompao regarding whether they will join the government.
•The Kljathom Party's membership and their potential role in the government are uncertain pending the outcome of these negotiations.

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Thammanat(ธรรมนัส)

Advisor and key leader of the Kljathom Party, who is reportedly in seclusion for negotiations.

Newin(เนวิน)ℹ️

Senior figure of the Pheu Thai Party and president of Buriram United Football Club, who has reportedly issued an ultimatum.

Abhisit Vejjajiva(อภิสิทธิ์ เวชชาชีวะ)ℹ️

A figure from the Democrat Party who is reportedly being considered to join the government in place of the Kljathom Party.

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(ก.เกษตรฯ)ℹ️

The government ministry whose portfolio is reportedly being demanded back by Newin.

Kljathom Party(พรรคกล้าธรรม)

The political party whose leadership is in negotiations and whose potential government participation is uncertain.

Pheu Thai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

The political party whose senior figure, Newin Chidchob, is involved in demanding the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives back.

Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)ℹ️

The political party whose member, Abhisit Vejjajiva, is reportedly being considered for government inclusion.