Prime Minister Anutin has yet to respond to the issue of bringing the Kla Tham Party into the government, instead turning the question back to reporters by asking "Is it a trend?" before entering the Cabinet meeting.
At 09:53 on 20 October 2026 GMT+7, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, also leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, refused to answer questions before the Cabinet meeting regarding rumors about the Kla Tham Party. When reporters asked about rumors that the Kla Tham Party would join the government, the Prime Minister simply responded, "Is it a trend?" before immediately proceeding to chair the Cabinet meeting.
Reporters additionally noted that today three ministers reported their absences from the meeting: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkaew, Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt, and Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Suriya Juangroongruangkit.