Nares said Thammanat will still travel to Europe tonight and has assigned him to oversee operations at the Ministry of Agriculture until he returns. It is unknown if he will come to the ministry today.
On 20 February 2026, regarding Lieutenant Colonel Thammanat Prompao, Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Kla Tham Party (KTP), amid close scrutiny of his political future and potential government participation, and his planned trip to Europe for family vacation on the night of 19 February, reporters observed activity at the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. This followed reports this morning that Lt. Col. Thammanat would resume duties at the ministry and postpone his flight. However, sources close to him confirmed that there has been no cancellation or postponement of his flight, which remains scheduled for 20 February.
Mr. Winarot Sapsongsuk, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, said he is unaware whether Lt. Col. Thammanat has canceled his flight and has not been informed if he will visit the ministry. Regarding rumors of a meeting being called for senior executives of the ministry, inquiries with officials confirmed no official meeting has been convened.
At 10:25 a.m., Mr. Nares Thamrongthippayakun, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, arrived at the ministry and briefly stated that the flight to Europe has not been canceled. However, he does not know if Lt. Col. Thammanat will come to the ministry. He added that he has been instructed by Lt. Col. Thammanat to act on his behalf in official duties.
