Anutin said everything is possible regarding the Kla Party joining the government but denied pressuring anyone. He affirmed there are no problems with coalition partners and declined to say if the no-confidence debate would decide anything. He expressed satisfaction with the Cabinet's professional performance. [politics, coalition, government stability, no-confidence debate]
On 24 Oct 2026 at 9:05 AM, Anutin Chanvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, spoke on the program “Talk with the Cabinet: Anutin” about relations with non-coalition parties, especially the Kla Party. When asked about the possibility of adding the Kla Party to the government, he said politically anything can happen, but decisions must not be made to suppress any side and must prioritize the country's benefit. Asked if the government with its two main coalition parties might add a third, Anutin said governing means serving the people and country while building strength and stability to push policies effectively. Politically, anything can happen, but not to suppress anyone. The government must be strengthened and stable to implement policies concretely. Regarding cooperation with the Kla Party, he said the situation, necessity, mutual understanding, and outcomes must be considered—what benefits the country and people, whether the government will be stronger, and the capability of those joining. If these conditions meet the main goals, including national and public benefit plus government strength, the opportunity exists. However, no assumptions should be made prematurely because all decisions depend on circumstances leading to political outcomes. [politics, coalition expansion, government stability, policy implementation]
Anutin said there are no problems within the government. If there are disturbances, they are like a jacuzzi system that helps work progress, not internal conflicts. This government has two main parties, but once in the Cabinet, every project passed is the government's joint achievement without party division, as the ultimate goal is the people and nation, not political competition. For example, the 165 billion baht Pasak–Chao Phraya–Gulf project by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives would not proceed if the government thought in party terms. Instead, it is pushed to solve long-term flooding. Today, as Prime Minister, he cannot think politically first but must think of the country first, not politics. [coalition relations, government unity, national projects, flooding mitigation]
When asked if the Kla Party’s vote of confidence in the no-confidence debate would open the door to joining the government, Anutin said the outcomes must be awaited before considering consequences. The no-confidence debate is a parliamentary process and the opposition’s constitutional right. He does not want to criticize but prefers the government’s work and ongoing efforts to answer the people rather than escalate political confrontations. This is a parliamentary process, and he respects their constitutional rights. [no-confidence debate, parliamentary process, opposition rights]
When asked to assess the performance of professional ministers from outside politics, Anutin said it was satisfactory. He mentioned Sihasak Puangketkaew, Pakorn Nilprapan, Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Supajee Suthumpun, and Lt. Gen. Adul Boonthamcharoen, noting each has experience and expertise in their fields. The Cabinet’s strength is mixing politicians, civil servants, and professionals. Politicians are close to the people, while civil servants and professionals understand legal constraints and government mechanisms, helping find solutions to push policies forward. Throughout Cabinet meetings, there has never been conflict affecting work, and coalition parties respect each other. Political stability is a key condition enabling the government to plan medium- and long-term policies and push measures faster. [Cabinet performance, professional expertise, political stability, policy implementation]