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Bhumjaithai in talks with Pheu Thai, aims for 5 ministries; Glathaam inclusion debated

Bhumjaithai in talks with Pheu Thai, aims for 5 ministries; Glathaam inclusion debated

Khaosod•Politics•1d ago

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Bhumjaithai Party engages in discussions with Pheu Thai amidst internal dissent over potential coalition partners, eyeing key ministerial portfolios.

  • •Bhumjaithai Party is in talks with Pheu Thai, denying rumors of a pre-arranged 5-ministry deal but expressing interest in security and economic portfolios.
  • •Concerns were raised by Bhumjaithai MPs regarding the inclusion of Glathaam Party due to potential legal challenges against the Prime Minister.
  • •The position of House Speaker remains undecided, with multiple experienced Bhumjaithai MPs considered suitable candidates.
  • •Bhumjaithai Party aims for a unified government focused on economic and security matters, delaying definitive coalition decisions until after election results are certified.
  • •Pheu Thai leadership met with Anutin Charnvirakul to offer support for his Prime Minister candidacy only.

Overview

  • •On February 13, 2026, Pheu Thai Party leadership visited Anutin Charnvirakul, head of Bhumjaithai Party, to express congratulations and support for his Prime Minister candidacy.
  • •On February 12, 2026, Anutin Charnvirakul briefed 193 Bhumjaithai Party-elect MPs on the negotiation situation, stating a plan to invite parties based on their vote count.
  • •Bhumjaithai Party leadership informed Pheu Thai Party leadership that Bhumjaithai Party desires to oversee security ministries and all economic sectors.
  • •Bhumjaithai Party leadership stated they welcome all parties to join in working for the people.
  • •Bhumjaithai Party MPs expressed unease about forming a government with Glathaam Party, fearing petitions to the Constitutional Court concerning legal and behavioral doubts of Glathaam's leaders.
  • •The position of House Speaker is not yet finalized, with multiple experienced Bhumjaithai MPs being considered suitable candidates.
  • •Bhumjaithai Party's executive committee will decide on the House Speaker and First Deputy Speaker positions and finalize coalition agreements after the Election Commission officially certifies the results.
  • •Bhumjaithai Party intends to ensure administrative unity and adhere to announced policies by overseeing key ministerial areas.

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Key Quotes

Bhumjaithai Party Leadership
"Bhumjaithai Party intends to oversee security ministries, including the entire economic system, to ensure cohesive work aligned with announced policies."
พรรคภูมิใจไทยประสงค์จะกำกับกระทรวงด้านความมั่นคง รวมถึงกระทรวงด้านเศรษฐกิจทั้งระบบ เพื่อให้การทำงานเป็นเอกภาพตามนโยบายที่ประกาศต่อประชาชน
Bhumjaithai MPs
"We fear someone will petition the Constitutional Court to remove the Prime Minister if individuals or leaders of Glathaam Party, with questionable legal history and societal doubts, are proposed for appointment."
เกรงว่าจะมีผู้ยื่นคำร้องต่อศาลรัฐธรรมนูญให้ถอดถอนนายกฯ หากมีการทูลเกล้าฯ แต่งตั้งบุคคลหรือแกนนำของพรรคกล้าธรรมที่มีประวัติเป็นที่เคลือบแคลงทั้งข้อกฎหมาย รวมถึงพฤติกรรมต่างๆ ที่สังคมยังคงกังขา

Key Entities

Organization

Bhumjaithai Party(ภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️
A political party involved in coalition discussions.
Pheu Thai Party(พท.)ℹ️
A political party involved in coalition discussions with Bhumjaithai.
Glathaam Party(กล้าธรรม)
A party being considered for coalition, facing internal opposition due to legal concerns.
Democrat Party(ประชาธิปัตย์)ℹ️
A political party that Bhumjaithai may contact for coalition talks.
People's Party(ประชาชน)
A political party that has expressed its intention to serve as the opposition.
Constitutional Court(ศาลรัฐธรรมนูญ)ℹ️
The judicial body that could rule on potential disqualifications.
EC (Election Commission)(กกต.)ℹ️
The electoral body responsible for certifying election results.

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Leader of the Bhumjaithai Party and a candidate for Prime Minister.
Yotsanun Wongsawat(นายยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)
A Prime Ministerial candidate from the Pheu Thai Party.
Supajee Suthamphant(นางศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)
Mentioned as a speculative candidate for Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce.
Sophon Saramy(นายโสภณ ซารัมย์)
A multi-term MP from Buriram and a candidate for the House Speaker position.