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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul lunched with Pheu Thai ministers at Government House on October 13, 2026, then saw them off smiling and waving. He later directed Bhumjaithai ministers Phonpeerap Suwannachawi and Phirad Prisananantakul to speak to the media instead of granting interviews himself.

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At 10:20 a.m. on October 13, 2026, at Government House, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who also serves as Minister of Interior, dined with Pheu Thai ministers including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Yosachan Wongsuwat; Minister of Education Prasert Jantararuangtong; Minister of Social Development and Human Security Nikorn Somglang; Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Watcharaphon Khamkam; and Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Piyarat Chay Tiyaipra. Also present were some Bhumjaithai ministers such as Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office Phirad Prisananantakul and Deputy Minister of Interior Phonpeerap Suwannachawi. After the meal and discussion lasting about an hour, Anutin went downstairs to see off the Pheu Thai ministers, smiling and waving until each had entered their vehicle. Reporters sought interviews, but the Prime Minister delegated the task to Bhumjaithai ministers Phonpeerap and Phirad to speak to the press instead.

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