
Phai Lik refuted rumors, affirming that the Kla Tham Party has no green snakes (defectors). He said those who catch snakes are not afraid of them and emphasized that a true man keeps his word. This came after widespread reports that Newin had talked with Boonying.
10 Aug 2026 GMT+7 Phai Lik, Member of Parliament (MP) for Kamphaeng Phet and Secretary-General of the Kla Tham Party (KTT). He posted on his personal Facebook with a green background addressing rumors that 10 Kla Tham MPs were part of a group led by Boonying Nitikanjana, MP for Ratchaburi from the Kla Tham Party, along with Thanawat Nitikanjana, president of Ratchaburi FC and Boonying's son, might switch to the Bhumjaithai Party in the upcoming election (read more:Rumors spread that Newin was in talks with Boonying this evening, raising attention on whether 10 "green snakes" would change to blue.)
Phai stated: "I confirm Kla Tham has not a single snake. Those who catch snakes are not afraid of them. We will work only for the benefit of the people." He also added below the post: "A man keeps his word, does not play double-faced politics, and bravely fights for the people."