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Bhumjaithai denies ministry division talks, denies coalition with Dhamakarn, fears petitions

Bhumjaithai denies ministry division talks, denies coalition with Dhamakarn, fears petitions

Prachachat•Politics•1d ago

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Bhumjaithai Party denies discussing ministry allocations, stating their focus is on security and economic portfolios, while prospective MPs express concerns about potential legal challenges involving the Dhamakarn Party.

  • •Bhumjaithai Party denies reports of discussing ministry allocations with Pheu Thai Party, stating the meeting was to express congratulations and support for Anutin Charnvirakul as Prime Minister.
  • •Bhumjaithai Party aims to control security and economic ministries to ensure policy unification.
  • •Prospective Bhumjaithai MPs are reportedly uncomfortable about potentially forming a coalition with Dhamakarn Party due to concerns over legal petitions against the Prime Minister related to Dhamakarn's leadership.
  • •Discussions with the Democrat Party and Dhamakarn Party are expected to occur after the Election Commission officially certifies the results.

Overview

  • •On February 13, Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul met with Pheu Thai Party representatives.
  • •Bhumjaithai Party leadership informed Pheu Thai Party of their intention to oversee security and the entire economic system.
  • •The meeting on February 13 was solely to offer congratulations and support for Anutin Charnvirakul's bid for Prime Minister, not to discuss ministry divisions.
  • •Bhumjaithai Party will invite parties with the highest vote counts, including Pheu Thai, Dhamakarn, and Democrat parties, after the Election Commission certifies the results.
  • •Bhumjaithai Party seeks to control economic and security ministries for policy consistency.
  • •Prospective Bhumjaithai MPs expressed discomfort with a potential coalition with Dhamakarn Party, fearing it could lead to legal challenges.
  • •Discussions with the Democrat and Dhamakarn parties are pending official certification of election results by the Election Commission.
  • •Bhumjaithai Party will not invite Prachachon Party to join the government as they have declared their intention to serve as the opposition.

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Key Quotes

Bhumjaithai Party
"Bhumjaithai Party still opens opportunities for all parties to join and work for the people."
พรรคภูมิใจไทย ยังเปิดโอกาสให้ทุกพรรคเข้ามาร่วมกันทำงานเพื่อประชาชน
Anutin Charnvirakul
"Will gradually invite political parties with votes from most to least, inviting Pheu Thai, Dhamakarn, and Democrat parties, but not Prachachon Party as they intend to be the opposition."
จะทยอยเชิญพรรคการเมืองต่างๆ ที่ได้คะแนนตามลำดับจากมากไปน้อย โดยจะเชิญพรรคเพื่อไทย พรรคกล้าธรรม และพรรคประชาธิปัตย์ แต่จะไม่เชิญพรรคประชาชน เนื่องจากแสดงเจตนาต้องการทำหน้าที่ฝ่ายค้าน

Key Entities

Organization

Bhumjaithai Party(ภท.)ℹ️
A political party in Thailand that is reportedly negotiating coalition government formations.
Pheu Thai Party(พท.)ℹ️
A political party in Thailand, mentioned as having met with Bhumjaithai Party and proposed ministry allocations.
Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)ℹ️
A ministry reportedly proposed by Pheu Thai Party for inclusion in a coalition government.
Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation(กระทรวงการอุดมศึกษา วิทยาศาสตร์ วิจัยและนวัตกรรม)ℹ️
A ministry reportedly proposed by Pheu Thai Party for inclusion in a coalition government.
Ministry of Labour(กระทรวงแรงงาน)ℹ️
A ministry reportedly proposed by Pheu Thai Party for inclusion in a coalition government.
Ministry of Education(กระทรวงศึกษาธิการ)ℹ️
A ministry reportedly proposed by Pheu Thai Party for inclusion in a coalition government.
Ministry of Social Development and Human Security(กระทรวงการพัฒนาสังคมและความมั่นคงของมนุษย์)ℹ️
A ministry reportedly proposed by Pheu Thai Party for inclusion in a coalition government.
Election Commission(กกต.)ℹ️
The body responsible for certifying election results in Thailand, whose upcoming announcement is a key factor in coalition talks.
Dhamakarn Party(พรรคกล้าธรรม)
A party Bhumjaithai is considering inviting to join the coalition, but whose potential inclusion has caused discomfort among some Bhumjaithai MPs due to legal concerns.
Constitutional Court(ศาล รธน.)ℹ️
The court that may rule on the qualifications of the Prime Minister, a concern raised by Bhumjaithai MPs regarding potential candidates from the Dhamakarn Party.
Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)ℹ️
A political party in Thailand that Bhumjaithai Party is considering inviting to join the coalition government.
Prachachon Party(พรรคประชาชน)
A political party that has declared its intention to serve as the opposition, and therefore will not be invited to join the government coalition by Bhumjaithai Party.

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, who is being supported by Pheu Thai Party for the Prime Minister position.
Yotchanan Wongsuwan(นายยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)
A candidate for Prime Minister from the Pheu Thai Party who met with Anutin Charnvirakul.
Supachai Sudharmapan(นางศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)
Mentioned as a potential Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, with speculation about overseeing the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.
Prospective MP(ว่าที่ สส.)
Individuals elected in the recent general election who are not yet officially sworn in, some of whom expressed concerns within the Bhumjaithai Party.
Member of Parliament(สส.)
Elected representatives serving in the House of Representatives.
Sophon Saram(นายโสภณ ซารัมย์)
A prospective MP from Buriram and a potential candidate for Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Position

Speaker of the House of Representatives(ประธานสภาผู้แทนราษฎร)ℹ️
The presiding officer of the House of Representatives, a position that Bhumjaithai Party is considering candidates for, including Sophon Saram.
First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives(รองประธานสภาฯคนที่ 1)
A position within the House of Representatives that will be allocated to the Bhumjaithai Party.