Bangkok: “Napinthorn” does not know if Bhumjaithai Party is negotiating to dismantle the cabinet quota, saying that they have not discussed it yet, indicating that it is a matter for the party’s seniors, emphasizing that the Prime Minister has not yet sent a signal.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Napint Srisanpang, Deputy Minister of Commerce and a core leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, addressed reports that the Bhumjaithai Party was negotiating with the Pheu Thai Party to dismantle the cabinet quota for all ministries. He stated that he was not aware of any such negotiations and that discussions on the matter had not taken place within the party. Mr. Napinthorn emphasized that this issue was being handled by senior party members, and he did not have any detailed information.
When questioned about whether the party elders had discussed the issue, Mr. Napinthorn reiterated that it was a matter for the elders to resolve privately. He also mentioned that the circulating news had not affected his enthusiasm for his work, and he remained committed to performing his duties to the best of his abilities.
Further inquiries about whether the Prime Minister had signaled a cabinet reshuffle were met with Mr. Napinthorn’s assertion that, to his knowledge, no such signal had been sent. Additionally, when asked if Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, had briefed him on any developments or his recent travels abroad, Mr. Napinthorn confirmed that no such information had been communicated to him.