Bowornsak Defers to Anutin on Deputy PM Role, Election Validity to Court

Matichon•Politics•16h ago

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Bowornsak Uwanno deflected questions about a potential second term as Deputy Prime Minister, stating any decision on election validity lies with the Constitutional Court.

•Bowornsak Uwanno, Deputy Prime Minister, responded to inquiries about serving another term.
•He directed questions about his potential new role to the Prime Minister.
•The validity of the 2026 election results is stated to be a matter for the Constitutional Court.
•Justice Minister Rutthaphon Naowarat also denied being approached for a ministerial position, deferring inquiries to the Prime Minister.
•Defense Minister Gen. Nattaphol Nakompant stated he would not comment on his future in the next government, noting it was Chinese New Year.

Overview

•On February 17, Deputy Prime Minister Bowornsak Uwanno stated that questions regarding a potential return to the Deputy Prime Minister position in the next government should be directed to the Prime Minister.
•Bowornsak Uwanno clarified that the decision on whether the results of the 2026 general election are void rests with the Constitutional Court.
•Justice Minister Pol. Lt. Gen. Rutthaphon Naowarat denied any discussions or approaches regarding a ministerial position, also advising inquiries be made to the Prime Minister.
•Defense Minister Gen. Nattaphol Nakompant declined to comment on his potential continuation in Anutin 2 government, citing the Chinese New Year.
•The statements were made at the Government House.
•The date of the interview was February 17.

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Key Quotes

Bowornsak Uwanno

"Go ask the Prime Minister."

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Key Entities

Person

Bowornsak Uwanno(บวรศักดิ์ อุวรรณโณ)ℹ️

Deputy Prime Minister who deflected questions about his future role and election validity.

Anutin(อนุทิน)ℹ️

Referred to in the context of a potential 'Anutin 2' government.

Pol. Lt. Gen. Rutthaphon Naowarat(พล.ต.ท.รุทธพล เนาวรัตน์)

Minister of Justice who denied being approached for a ministerial position.

Gen. Nattaphol Nakompant(พล.อ.ณัฐพล นาคพาณิชย์)ℹ️

Minister of Defense who declined to comment on his future in the next government.

Organization

Constitutional Court(ศาลรธน.)ℹ️

The judicial body responsible for determining the validity of election results.

Next Government(รัฐบาลหน้า)

The potential future government being discussed.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where Deputy Prime Minister Bowornsak Uwanno gave his interview.