Bangkok: "Thammanat" did not depart for Europe last night, presumably due to a misunderstanding regarding the travel date. He will depart tonight. All parties are still watching for political signals regarding the Kla Tham Party - whether it will join the government or be in the opposition. This morning, "Thammanat" did not answer his phone.

According to Thai News Agency, following rumors that Captain Thamanat Phromphao, chairman of the advisory board of the Kla Tham Party, had canceled his scheduled flight for a vacation abroad (Europe) on the night of February 19, 2026, a recent investigation by reporters revealed this to be a misunderstanding. A source within the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives stated that Captain Thamanat has not canceled any flight, and his correct departure date is the night of February 20, not the night of February 19 as previously reported.

Sources also indicated that this trip was on the same flight as other high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives who were traveling on official business. These high-ranking officials confirmed that Captain Thamanat had not canceled his trip and that his flight was still scheduled.

Regarding the rumors, Mr. Winairoj Sapsongsook, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, stated that he was unaware whether Captain Thamanat had canceled his trip or not, and had not been informed whether he would be visiting the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. As for the rumors of a meeting of high-ranking executives at the Ministry, inquiries with officials within the ministry revealed no official meeting had been called, nor was there an agenda item chaired by Captain Thamanat.

However, following reports that Captain Thamanat might be heading to the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, a large number of journalists arrived and set up camp since early morning to closely follow his movements.