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Thammanat Skips Cabinet Meeting Amid Coalition Rumors

Thammanat Skips Cabinet Meeting Amid Coalition Rumors

Khaosod•Politics•15h ago

Reader Briefing

Deputy Prime Minister Thammanat Prompao missed the cabinet meeting due to an unspecified mission, coinciding with speculation about coalition government discussions with the Bhumjaithai Party.

  • •Deputy Prime Minister Thammanat Prompao was absent from the cabinet meeting on February 17, 2026.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul also missed the meeting due to prior commitments.
  • •Thammanat's absence occurred amidst talks of a potential coalition government involving the Bhumjaithai Party.
  • •Seven ministers, including Anutin and Thammanat, submitted leave requests for the meeting.

Overview

  • •At 10:00 AM on February 17, 2026, while Anutin Charnvirakul was absent from the Cabinet meeting due to prior commitments.
  • •Anutin Charnvirakul delegated Deputy Prime Minister Sopal Sarum to chair the Cabinet meeting.
  • •In the afternoon, Anutin Charnvirakul traveled to Songkhla Province to preside over a royal cremation ceremony.
  • •In the evening, Anutin Charnvirakul was scheduled to chair a security meeting in Hat Yai, Songkhla.
  • •Thammanat Prompao's absence from the Cabinet meeting on February 17, 2026, was notable due to ongoing rumors of coalition government discussions.
  • •R.O. Thammanat Prompao stated on February 16, 2026, that the February 17, 2026, cabinet meeting might offer a chance to converse with Anutin Charnvirakul.
  • •There were reports that R.O. Thammanat Prompao might head to the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives for work.
  • •On February 16, 2026, R.O. Thammanat Prompao made a statement regarding the upcoming cabinet meeting.

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Key Quotes

R.O. Thammanat Prompao
"The cabinet meeting on February 17 will likely provide an opportunity to speak with Mr. Anutin."
การประชุมครม.วันที่ 17 ก.พ. คงมีโอกาสได้พูดคุยกับนายอนุทิน

Key Entities

Person

Thammanat Prompao(ธรรมนัส)ℹ️
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, mentioned in relation to his absence from a cabinet meeting and potential coalition talks.
Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน)ℹ️
Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, mentioned in relation to his absence from a cabinet meeting due to prior commitments and his role in delegation.
Sopal Sarum(นายโสภณ ซารัมย์)
Deputy Prime Minister who chaired the cabinet meeting in place of Anutin Charnvirakul.
Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn(นายพิพัฒน์ รัชกิจประการ)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, who was one of the ministers who requested leave from the cabinet meeting.
Attakorn Sirilatthayakorn(นายอรรถกร ศิริลัทธยากร)
Minister of Tourism and Sports, who was one of the ministers who requested leave from the cabinet meeting.
Thanakhon Wangboonkongchana(นายธนกร วังบุญคงชนะ)
Minister of Industry, who was one of the ministers who requested leave from the cabinet meeting.
Sabeeda Thai-set(น.ส.ซาบีดา ไทยเศรษฐ์)
Minister of Culture, who was one of the ministers who requested leave from the cabinet meeting.
Suchart Chomklin(นายสุชาติ ชมกลิ่น)
Deputy Prime Minister, who was one of the ministers who requested leave from the cabinet meeting.

Organization

Bhumjaithai Party(ภท.)ℹ️
Political party reportedly in coalition talks with other parties, hinted at by Thammanat's absence.
Army Circle 42(มณฑลทหารบกที่ 42)
The military installation in Hat Yai, Songkhla Province, where Anutin Charnvirakul was scheduled to chair a security meeting.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️
The location where the cabinet meeting was scheduled to take place.
Songkhla Province(จ.สงขลา)ℹ️
The province Anutin Charnvirakul traveled to for a royal cremation ceremony and a security meeting.