The Press Corps at Government House has ceased assigning nicknames to the "Anutin Government" after the dissolution of parliament, as it enters caretaker mode, to prevent such nicknames from being exploited as tools for political attacks during the election campaign.
On 25 December 2025 GMT+7, reporters stationed at Government House issued a statement announcing they will no longer assign nicknames to the government, prime minister, or ministers. They cited the current political situation having shifted to a caretaker government following the parliament's dissolution. According to established tradition since the beginning, no nicknames are assigned to governments in caretaker status like this.
Furthermore, the press believes that assigning nicknames at this time could be used by political factions to escalate conflicts or serve as tools for attacks while preparations are underway for democratic elections. This tradition of refraining from nicknaming has occurred multiple times before, such as during governments formed after coups or following parliament dissolutions—for example, the governments of General Surayud, Ms. Yingluck (after the 2013 dissolution), and General Prayut during periods of irregularity.
The press corps at Government House emphasized that the purpose of assigning nicknames is to fairly reflect the cabinet’s work over the year. However, when significant political changes happen before year-end, it is necessary to adhere to the established principles that have been followed consistently.
Nonetheless, the press hopes that in 2026, after a new government formed by the people's election takes office, they will resume the role of assigning government nicknames to reflect the work of the government and ministers as before. This move represents a neutral stance and aims to avoid becoming a tool in the upcoming election battlefield.