At 1:50 PM on June 24, 2025, the Kla Tham Party held a meeting of its executive board and Members of Parliament (MPs) to prepare for the upcoming House of Representatives session on July 3. Capt. Thammanat Prompao, MP for Phayao and chief advisor to the party, arrived at the party headquarters, paid respects at the party’s spirit shrine, and joined the internal meeting.
Capt. Thammanat addressed the media regarding the Cabinet reshuffle, confirming that the Kla Tham Party’s ministerial share aligns with what party leader Narumon Pinyosinwat previously stated.
When asked if he was satisfied with the reported Cabinet lineup, he said it followed the leader’s earlier remarks. As for whether the party would gain a Deputy Prime Minister post, he explained that it is up to the Prime Minister, with clarity expected within the week.
On the matter of Rear Admiral Anudit Nakornthap, the party’s strategic chairman, being named in the reshuffle list, Thammanat clarified that Anudit is not under Kla Tham’s quota. If appointed, it would be through another party. Even though he holds a position in the party, he is not part of their Cabinet allocation.
Asked about the number of MPs in Kla Tham, Thammanat claimed the party unofficially has at least 37 MPs, though the official figure is 26, all legally registered under the party.
When asked whether the party expects to gain more MPs, he said the political climate remains unstable, and they prefer not to make sudden moves.
Asked if the party is growing, Thammanat described Kla Tham as a working party. On concerns over coalition stability due to internal rifts in the United Thai Nation Party, he noted that the government always has backup plans in place. Regardless of which party faces issues, the coalition is prepared. However, he stressed that Kla Tham would not secretly recruit from other parties—any new members must come openly. He emphasized that the party does not seek political conflict.
Asked whether opposition parties had contacted Kla Tham to support the government under its name, Thammanat said that if they come, it will be out in the open with full transparency. Whether many will join remains uncertain as politics is still volatile.
When asked about the coalition’s total support including reserves, Thammanat stated it now surpasses the number during his previous government role. Pressed for a number, he said it is “around 263 to 280,” emphasizing the need for a surplus.
Finally, when asked whether Kla Tham is a key pillar supporting the government, he replied, “No—all parties are working together.”