'Thammanat' Silent as 'Newin' Negotiates Agriculture Ministry for Coalition

MGR Online•Politics•1d ago

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Rumors swirl of a political negotiation involving 'Newin' demanding control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives from 'Thammanat' in exchange for coalition support, with a resolution expected by the end of the week.

•R.O. Thammanat Prompao of the Kla Chim party remains out of public view amidst ongoing negotiations regarding coalition government participation.
•Reports suggest "Newin" Chidchob of the Bhumjaithai party has issued an ultimatum for the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives portfolio.
•The outcome of these negotiations, particularly concerning the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, is anticipated by the end of the current week.

Overview

•R.O. Thammanat Prompao, Advisor to the Kla Chim Party, has been keeping a low profile.
•On February 16, reporters noted the absence of R.O. Thammanat Prompao at the Kla Chim Party headquarters.
•There are circulating reports that "Newin" Chidchob, the 'senior mentor' of the Bhumjaithai Party, has demanded the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives portfolio from the Kla Chim Party.
•If the Kla Chim Party does not concede the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Bhumjaithai Party will reportedly push them into the opposition and seek to invite Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva of the Democrat Party into the coalition instead.
•R.O. Thammanat Prompao has reportedly not yet entered the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.
•R.O. Thammanat Prompao is currently engaged in intense negotiations for the ministerial quota for the Kla Chim Party, insisting on retaining the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.
•Clarity on the coalition government participation and the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is expected within this week.
•Other leaders of the Kla Chim Party are awaiting signals from R.O. Thammanat Prompao regarding government participation.

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Key Entities

Person

Thammanat(ธรรมนัส)

Advisor to the Kla Chim Party, involved in coalition negotiations.

Newin(เนวิน)

Senior mentor of the Bhumjaithai Party, reportedly negotiating for the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.

Abhisit Vejjajiva(นายอภิสิทธิ์ เวชชาชีวะ)ℹ️

Figure from the Democrat Party, reportedly being considered for coalition participation if the Kla Chim Party is excluded.

Organization

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรฯ)

A ministry being sought in coalition negotiations.

Kla Chim Party(พรรคกล้าธรรม)

A political party involved in coalition talks.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

A political party reportedly issuing demands in coalition negotiations.

Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)ℹ️

A political party mentioned as a potential coalition partner.