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Bowornsak Questions Anutin on Deputy PM Role, Links Null Election to Constitutional Court.

Bowornsak Questions Anutin on Deputy PM Role, Links Null Election to Constitutional Court.

Khaosod•Politics•16h ago

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Deputy Prime Minister Bowornsak Uwanno deflected questions about his potential reappointment, stating the decision rests with the Prime Minister, while the fate of the 2026 election hinges on the Constitutional Court.

  • •Deputy Prime Minister Bowornsak Uwanno indicated that inquiries about his return to the cabinet should be directed to the Prime Minister.
  • •The Constitutional Court's decision will determine if the 2026 general election results are nullified.
  • •Justice Minister Rutthapol Naewarat also deferred questions about his future role, referring inquiries to the Prime Minister.
  • •Defense Minister Gen. Nattaphon Nakhanith refused to comment on his potential continuation in a second Anutin government.
  • •The statements were made on February 17, 2026, at Government House.

Overview

  • •On February 17, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Bowornsak Uwanno responded to media at Government House.
  • •Deputy Prime Minister Bowornsak Uwanno stated that inquiries regarding his potential reappointment as Deputy Prime Minister in Anutin 2 Government should be directed to the Prime Minister, in order to clarify his role.
  • •Deputy Prime Minister Bowornsak Uwanno commented that the nullification of the 2026 parliamentary election results depends on the Constitutional Court, in order to address concerns.
  • •Justice Minister Rutthapol Naewarat stated that he has not been approached or discussed any ministerial positions, requesting that inquiries be directed to the Prime Minister, due to ongoing political discussions.
  • •Defense Minister Gen. Nattaphon Nakhanith refused to be interviewed regarding his continuation in the Anutin 2 government, stating it was Chinese New Year.
  • •The discussion comes as speculation continues about potential future government formations and election validity.
  • •The Constitutional Court is expected to deliver a ruling on the election, which will impact the political landscape.

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Key Quotes

Bowornsak Uwanno
""Go ask the Prime Minister.""
“ให้ไปถามท่านนายกฯ”
Bowornsak Uwanno
"It depends on the Constitutional Court."
อยู่ที่ศาลรัฐธรรมนูญ
Rutthapol Naewarat
"Please go ask the Prime Minister."
ขอให้ไปสอบถามจากนายกรัฐมนตรี

Key Entities

Person

Bowornsak Uwanno(บวรศักดิ์ อุวรรณโณ)ℹ️
Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand who commented on his potential reappointment and the election's validity.
Anutin(อนุทิน)ℹ️
The Prime Minister of Thailand, subject of speculation regarding a potential second government and reappointment of ministers.
Rutthapol Naewarat(บิ๊กเล็ก-รุทธพล)
Minister of Justice who deflected questions about his future government role.
Gen. Nattaphon Nakhanith(พล.อ.ณัฐพล นาคพาณิชย์)ℹ️
Minister of Defence who declined to comment on his potential continuation in a future government.

Organization

Constitutional Court(ศาลรัฐธรรมนูญ)ℹ️
The judicial body whose decision will determine the validity of the 2026 parliamentary election results.
Anutin 2 Government(รัฐบาลอนุทิน 2)
A potential second government administration led by Anutin.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️
The location in Bangkok where Deputy Prime Minister Bowornsak Uwanno made his statements.