Anutin: EC nod needed for coalition government formation

Khaosod•Politics•2h ago

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Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul clarified remarks about meeting Narumon Pinyosinwat, stating that government formation is the final step and awaits the Election Commission's certification of Members of Parliament.

•Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met with Minister of Education Narumon Pinyosinwat to clarify the government formation process.
•Anutin emphasized that the formation of the coalition government is the final step and requires the Election Commission (EC) to certify all elected MPs first.
•He stated that the process is proceeding according to the established timeline, with only 9 days passed out of a possible 60-day window for EC certification.
•Future discussions on coalition details will be postponed until after the parliamentary session elects the Speaker and the Prime Minister.

Overview

•On February 17, 2026, at 4:45 PM in Songkhla Province, Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, spoke on government formation.
•Anutin Charnvirakul stated that discussions with Narumon Pinyosinwat were 'to explain the government formation process' in order to ensure understanding of ongoing steps.
•Anutin Charnvirakul clarified that the formation of the coalition government is the 'final step' in the process, awaiting finalization.
•Anutin Charnvirakul indicated that MPs must await certification by the Election Commission (EC) before parliamentary sessions can convene.
•The parliamentary process includes MPs reporting for duty, electing the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and selecting the Prime Minister, which must all be completed before government formation.
•Anutin Charnvirakul emphasized that 'everything is still on the timeline' for government formation, stating it is not delayed.
•Anutin Charnvirakul explained that the Election Commission has up to 60 days to certify MPs, and only 9 days have passed since the election results were known, thus no part of the process is lagging.
•Anutin Charnvirakul stated that discussions regarding the Kla Tham Party would be deferred until after the MPs are certified, parliamentary sessions are held, and the Prime Minister is elected, in order to prevent any 'doubt or suspicion'.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul

"“It was to explain the government formation process, that there are still many steps to be completed, so we must wait until everything is clear and finalized.”"

“เป็นการพูดทำความเข้าใจถึงกระบวนการจัดตั้งรัฐบาลว่า ขณะนี้ยังมีอีกหลายขั้นตอนที่ต้องดำเนินการ จึงต้องรอให้ทุกอย่างมีความชัดเจนและเรียบร้อยเสียก่อน”

Anutin Charnvirakul

"“I have said before that everything has steps, don't skip steps. Today, we know the rough results of how many MPs each party has, but we will wait until everything is settled. We are not rushing, and no one is pushing us out of government right now.”"

“ผมเคยบอกไปแล้วว่า ทุกอย่างมีขั้นตอน อย่าไปทำอะไรข้ามขั้นตอน วันนี้เราทราบผลคร่าวๆ แล้วว่าพรรคใดมีจำนวน สส.เท่าใด แต่เราจะรอให้ทุกอย่างเรียบร้อยก่อน เราไม่เร่งและไม่มีใครไล่เราออกจากรัฐบาลในเวลานี้”

Anutin Charnvirakul

"“Yes”"

“ใช่”

Anutin Charnvirakul

"“It is as I have said, to avoid any doubt. I will not discuss this matter until the MPs are certified, have reported to the parliamentary session, the Speaker has been elected, and the Prime Minister has been chosen.”"

“ก็เป็นไปอย่างที่ผมได้บอก เพื่อไม่ให้เกิดข้อเคลือบแคลงสงสัย ผมจะยังไม่พูดถึงเรื่องดังกล่าวจนกว่าจะมีการรับรอง สส. มีการรายงานตัวในที่ประชุมสภา เลือกประธานสภา และเลือกนายกรัฐมนตรีเรียบร้อยเสียก่อน”

Anutin Charnvirakul

"“The government formation is the final step. Currently, no MPs have been certified yet. Let the EC certify them first. Everything is still on the timeline, nothing is delayed, because the law requires the EC to certify MPs within 60 days. Only 9 days have passed so far.”"

“ขั้นตอนการฟอร์มรัฐบาลเป็นลำดับสุดท้าย ขณะนี้ยังไม่มีการรับรอง สส.เลย ขอให้ กกต.รับรองให้เรียบร้อยก่อน ทุกอย่างยังเป็นไปตามไทม์ไลน์ ไม่ได้มีส่วนใดล่าช้า เพราะกฎหมายกำหนดให้ กกต.รับรอง สส.ภายใน 60 วัน ขณะนี้เพิ่งผ่านมาเพียง 9 วันเท่านั้น”

Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, who commented on the government formation process.

Narumon Pinyosinwat(นฤมล ภิญโญสินวัฒน์)ℹ️

Minister of Education and leader of the Kla Tham Party, who Anutin Charnvirakul met to discuss government formation.

R.O. Thammanat Prompao(ร.อ.ธรรมรมนัส พรหมเผ่า)

Chief Advisor to the leader of the Kla Tham Party, whose previous discussions were mentioned indirectly.

Organization

Election Commission (EC)(กกต.)ℹ️

The official body responsible for certifying Members of Parliament (MPs) in Thailand, a crucial step before government formation.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

The political party led by Anutin Charnvirakul, a significant player in Thai politics.

Kla Tham Party(พรรคกล้าธรรม)

The political party led by Narumon Pinyosinwat, whose role in government formation was discussed.

Place

Songkhla Province(จ.สงขลา)ℹ️

The location in Thailand where Anutin Charnvirakul made his statements regarding government formation.