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Chaiyachoke: PM is open to all parties for government formation

Chaiyachoke: PM is open to all parties for government formation

Thairath•Politics•1d ago

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Phuea Thai emphasizes open dialogue for government formation, awaiting election certification and contacts from other parties.

  • •Phuea Thai Secretary-General Chaiyachoke Chikchot stated the party has not invited any specific political parties to join the government, but is open to discussions.
  • •Chaiyachoke confirmed that the Cla Tham Party has not yet initiated any contact with Phuea Thai.
  • •Ministry allocations will not be decided until the Election Commission (กกต.) certifies the election results.
  • •Phuea Thai is announcing its support for Anutin Charnvirakul as Prime Minister, with two small parties officially endorsing him.

Overview

  • •On February 16, 2026, Chaiyachoke Chikchot, Secretary-General of the Phuea Thai Party, announced the party's stance on government formation.
  • •Chaiyachoke Chikchot stated that the Phuea Thai Party has not invited any parties to join the government, but is ready to discuss with all parties that express intent.
  • •Coordination has not yet been received from the Cla Tham Party.
  • •Chaiyachoke Chikchot emphasized that ministry allocations will not occur until the Election Commission (กกต.) certifies the election results, in order to ensure fairness.
  • •Phuea Thai remains committed to its policy of supporting a professional cabinet, including specific ministerial portfolios for Anutin Charnvirakul and Supachai Suthampan in Finance and Commerce respectively, as part of government formation discussions.
  • •The Phuea Thai Party held a press conference to officially announce two smaller parties, Chart Thai Pattana and Meti Mai, expressing their intention to support Anutin Charnvirakul for Prime Minister.
  • •Following the press conference, Chaiyachoke Chikchot met with representatives from Chart Thai Pattana and Meti Mai to discuss their support for Anutin Charnvirakul's prime ministerial bid.
  • •Chaiyachoke Chikchot reiterated that regardless of coalition partners, the Phuea Thai Party will maintain its core principles of defending national security, sovereignty, and addressing diverse national issues, especially with its significantly increased party strength.

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Key Quotes

Chaiyachoke Chikchot
"We expressed our intention from the beginning to talk to all parties in order. It depends on who shows their intention to join forces with the Phuea Thai Party. Everything remains the same, but there has been no coordination from the Cla Tham Party yet."
เราแสดงเจตจำนงตั้งแต่ต้นว่าจะคุยกับทุกพรรคตามลำดับ แล้วแต่ว่าใครที่แสดงเจตจำนงจะมาร่วมงานกับพรรคภูมิใจไทย ทุกอย่างยังเหมือนเดิม แต่ตอนนี้ยังไม่มีการประสานงานมาจากพรรคกล้าธรรม
Chaiyachoke Chikchot
"No ministry allocations until the Election Commission certifies the results."
ไม่แบ่งกระทรวงจนกว่า กกต. รับรอง
Chaiyachoke Chikchot
"The Phuea Thai Party has not invited anyone to join the government, but has announced readiness to talk to all parties intending to join."
พรรคภูมิใจไทยไม่ได้เชิญใครมาร่วมรัฐบาล แต่ได้ประกาศไปว่าพร้อมที่จะพูดคุยกับทุกพรรคที่มีเจตนาจะเข้าร่วมรัฐบาล

Key Entities

Person

Chaiyachoke(ไชยชนก)
Secretary-General of the Phuea Thai Party who is speaking about government formation and party endorsements.
Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Leader of the Phuea Thai Party, who is being nominated and endorsed by allied parties for the Prime Minister position.
Newin Chidchob(เนวิน ชิดชอบ)ℹ️
Described as 'school director' of the Phuea Thai Party, whose alleged involvement in discussions with Cla Tham Party is clarified by Chaiyachoke.
Ekaniti Nitithanprapas(เอกนิติ นิติทัณฑ์ประภาศ)
Designated by Phuea Thai as a potential Minister of Finance.
Supachai Suthampan(ศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)
Designated by Phuea Thai as a potential Minister of Commerce.
Nan Boonyathida Somchai(แนน บุณย์ธิดา สมชัย)
Spokesperson for the Phuea Thai Party who participated in the press conference to announce support from smaller parties.
Phonpee Suwanchawi(พลพีร์ สุวรรณฉวี)
Member-elect for Nakhon Ratchasima of the Phuea Thai Party, who participated in the press conference.
Pongsathawat Techadet Rueangkul(พงษ์ฐวัฒน์ เตชะเดชเรืองกุล)
Leader of Chart Thai Pattana Party whose party officially announced support for Anutin Charnvirakul.
Achinarath Chatthathaiworachai(อชินาธิรัตน์ ฉัตรทวีวรชัย)
List-MP candidate for Chart Thai Pattana Party who officially announced support for Anutin Charnvirakul.
Preecha Khaikaew(ปรีชา ไข่แก้ว)
List-MP candidate and head of Meti Mai Party, which officially announced support for Anutin Charnvirakul.

Organization

Phuea Thai Party(ภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️
The political party whose government formation plans and coalition discussions are the subject of the article.
Cla Tham Party(กล้าธรรม)
A political party mentioned in the context of not yet initiating contact for government coalition discussions with Phuea Thai.
Election Commission (กกต.)(คณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง (กกต.))ℹ️
The official body responsible for certifying election results, whose certification is a prerequisite for determining ministry allocations.
Pheu Thai Party(เพื่อไทย)ℹ️
A political party mentioned as having initiated contact with Phuea Thai for coalition discussions.
Democrat Party(ประชาธิปัตย์)ℹ️
A political party mentioned in rumors of potentially joining the government in place of the Cla Tham Party.
Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(เกษตรและสหกรณ์)ℹ️
A ministry mentioned as a potential portfolio of interest for Phuea Thai and subject to coalition negotiations.
Economic Ministry(เศรษฐกิจ)
A sector where Phuea Thai has stated its intention to assign key ministerial roles.
Ministry of Industry(อุตสาหกรรม)ℹ️
A ministry that Phuea Thai is considering for its coalition portfolios.
Ministry of Transport(คมนาคม)ℹ️
A ministry that Phuea Thai is considering for its coalition portfolios.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs(การต่างประเทศ)ℹ️
A ministry within the security sector discussed by Phuea Thai regarding coalition formation.
Ministry of Defence(กลาโหม)ℹ️
A ministry within the security sector discussed by Phuea Thai regarding coalition formation.
Chart Thai Pattana Party(เพื่อชาติไทย)ℹ️
A smaller political party that officially expressed its intention to support Anutin Charnvirakul for Prime Minister.
Meti Mai Party(มิติใหม่)
A smaller political party that officially expressed its intention to support Anutin Charnvirakul for Prime Minister.
Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation(กระทรวงการอุดมศึกษาวิทยาศาสตร์วิจัยและนวัตกรรม)ℹ️
A ministry rumored to be allocated to the Pheu Thai Party, which Chaiyachoke denied was decided yet.