Julaphan urges both the People’s Party and Bhumjaithai to take joint responsibility after breaking the MOA and pushing for parliament dissolution. He stated that from now on, he will not question the government's sincerity but insists it must comply with the law. If elections are postponed citing border issues, he said, "Let’s see," expressing belief that the public will not wait.
At 08:49 on 12 December 2025 GMT+7 Julaphan Omrwiwat, leader of the Pheu Thai Party, gave an interview at the Pheu Thai Party office regarding the dissolution of the House of Representatives by Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday (11 December 2025 GMT+7). He said the prime minister's decision to dissolve parliament contradicts democratic principles and natural processes. Once entering this deal, mistakes inevitably follow, as has become clear. Pheu Thai has long doubted the government's sincerity on constitutional reform. He questioned whether the People’s Party only just realized this, since Pheu Thai has tried to highlight it from the start. It became obvious in parliament when senators voted in favor, citing their inability to negotiate with the Senate. If anyone believes this, it’s likely only the People’s Party because other parties already know how the Senate members are linked to Bhumjaithai, which is not surprising.
Regarding the blame-shifting between the People’s Party and Bhumjaithai, Julaphan said both must take responsibility. However, Pheu Thai expresses disappointment with the government because amid current national crises—border clashes and unresolved floods—the government shirks responsibility, choosing to avoid scrutiny through no-confidence debates and instead dissolving parliament, leaving the people to suffer. This occurs despite existing state oversight mechanisms and military responsibility over the border situation.
Pheu Thai’s second disappointment lies with the People’s Party, as during talks with its leader, they requested delaying the no-confidence motion under Section 151 but proposed that if the constitutional amendment failed in its second reading, it would prove the government’s insincerity and they would join Pheu Thai in the no-confidence motion. Ultimately, this did not happen. Julaphan views the People’s Party’s trust in Bhumjaithai as releasing the tiger into the forest—allowing the government to dissolve parliament without proper scrutiny.
Julaphan continued, he is unsure whether the People’s Party fell behind Bhumjaithai’s strategy or believes their approach is better. He suggested the People’s Party may want dissolution and elections instead of government scrutiny, which would expose many issues including the scandal, collusion with the Senate, corruption, and MotoGP controversies. Over the past two months, ordinary Thais gained nothing, while Bhumjaithai grew stronger, consolidating conservative forces and transferring civil servants in preparation for elections. Meanwhile, the Thai people suffer under a failing government from floods to border conflicts. He urged both Bhumjaithai and the People’s Party to take responsibility.
When asked if dissolving parliament now is like "throwing pork into the tiger’s mouth," Julaphan replied, Pheu Thai is ready for elections and urged the public not to lose hope, pledging to use elections to put the country back on the right path.
Regarding concerns that nationalist sentiment from the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict might influence the election, Julaphan said any such wave must be overcome. He reaffirmed the party’s firm stance. On whether the border situation could affect the election, he acknowledged discussions about postponing elections if nationwide voting cannot be held simultaneously. Yesterday (11 December), Bhumjaithai MPs spoke about this throughout the day.
He added, the constitutional mechanisms are clear and unobstructed. The constitution requires elections within 45-60 days, which may be scheduled for 1 or 8 February 2026 GMT+7. To meet referendum timelines, 8 February is likely. If elections are announced nationwide, election laws allow postponing voting only in areas facing emergencies such as war, clashes, or disasters. Such postponements affect only those areas and do not delay the countrywide election.
The Pheu Thai leader further said he cannot foresee how the government intends to proceed legally. Even if they act, he emphasized that elections can proceed according to law. He invited Bhumjaithai to pursue legal channels if they wish, but warned it would be their downfall because the people will not wait.
Asked whether the border conflict might benefit any political party, Julaphan urged everyone not to overthink. At this moment, support should go to the border military personnel and displaced people at shelters. Pheu Thai is ready to provide assistance.
Regarding whether parliament dissolution would disrupt efforts to combat scammers, Julaphan said government operations continue without interruption. The caretaker government manages affairs, and the new government will continue work; no problem-solving efforts will cease. When asked if the government’s sincerity will be seen regarding referendum questions, Julaphan said there is no issue. Ultimately, lawmakers must expedite passing the first referendum question on whether to draft a new constitution, which was successfully fast-tracked yesterday. He said now is not the time to question the government’s sincerity. Once referendum questions pass from parliament to the government, by law the government must act. Sincerity ended when the MOA was entered and with the recent vote on Section 256/28 yesterday. .