On June 16, Chada Thaiset, MP for Uthai Thani and a key figure in the Bhumjaithai Party, clarified during a televised interview that the party's scheduled evening meeting was unrelated to discussions about joining or leaving the government, or any Cabinet reshuffle. The meeting, he said, was meant to reconnect the party’s executive board, ministers, and MPs after the parliamentary recess.
Chada criticized media speculation about a Cabinet reshuffle, asserting that it was fueled by biased reporting from a politically influenced news outlet. He said these rumors created unnecessary tension, causing public servants to hesitate in their duties and making the country appear stalled. He stressed that now is not the time for a reshuffle, as the 2025 budget bill is still under deliberation, requiring 105 days to pass. He likened the timing of the reshuffle talk to predicting flooding while it's snowing—seasonally off-track.
On whether the party was ready to become the opposition, Chada firmly responded that all politicians must be ready for both roles—government and opposition. However, he warned against selectively quoting his words out of context.
Addressing rumors about Pheu Thai’s alleged desire to reclaim the Interior Ministry, Chada deferred the matter to the Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai’s party leadership, reaffirming that the party is ready to work in any capacity. He expressed frustration over ongoing rumors, which he said were media-driven and not initiated by the Prime Minister.
When asked about the possibility of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra meeting Deputy PM and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul the same day as the party’s internal meeting, Chada insisted the Bhumjaithai gathering had been planned a week in advance and had no political agenda tied to Cabinet decisions.
In response to reports that the Election Commission’s Subcommittee on Investigations (Panel 26) issued summonses to several Bhumjaithai executives regarding alleged Senate election collusion, Chada confirmed the summonses had been received, including one for his brother, MP Jayseth Thaiset. He emphasized their confidence in their innocence and the legal process, urging authorities not to weaponize the law for political pressure.
Finally, Chada reiterated that Bhumjaithai would not be pressured into decisions by ongoing investigations and media narratives. The party, he affirmed, stands with honor and dignity, and any decisions about its role in government would be based on principle, not coercion.