
"I made a mistake," Natthawut said in reference to his earlier remarks on Sakhon's role in the protests against Interior Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung.
He conceded Sakhon flew back to Bangkok and was not present in Krabi when Chalerm arrived for an inspection visit.
He earlier blamed Sakhon and the Democrat Party for backing the protests. The main opposition party rigorously denied his accusation.