Pipat views the formation of a stable government coalition targeting 300 seats, emphasizing that coalition partners’ policies must not conflict with Bhumjaithai. Regarding multiple demands for vote recounts, these must be clearly resolved.
At 09:30 on 10 February 2026, Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, a Bhumjaithai Party leader overseeing the southern region, spoke about the direction of government formation. He said discussions have not yet begun, and with the Election Commission (EC) having counted 95% of votes, he urged waiting for full clarity before starting talks. Therefore, any decisions depend on Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the party leader and executive committee member.
When asked if having fewer coalition partners is better, Mr. Pipat said it is not necessary. The key is what will make the government stable in its work, which is the most important factor. He views the appropriate number as close to 300 seats.
Asked if stability depends not only on seat numbers but also on the names of the parties involved, Mr. Pipat said it is not necessary. He considers it not a limitation because ultimately, the focus should be on each party’s election policies and whether they conflict with Bhumjaithai. If there are no conflicts, discussions and negotiations will proceed.
Regarding whether government formation will take long, Mr. Pipat said it depends on the EC certifying the constituency MPs properly. After that, the Bhumjaithai party leader will lead the negotiations.
Asked if he has any concerns about demands for vote recounts in some areas, Mr. Pipat said recounts may occur if there were errors within polling stations, possibly involving polling officials or supporters lacking confidence, leading to demands for recounts. He sees this as not unusual but says it must be clarified.
On whether southern MPs met the target, Mr. Pipat said they achieved the goal of 31 seats. The party tried its best, though some losses were unfortunate. Overall, it matches the statistics, noting that eight incumbent MPs lost their seats but were replaced by new MPs filling the gaps.
Regarding the southern region voting against constitutional amendments in the referendum, Mr. Pipat said he was unaware but noted that about 19 million people voted to amend and about 10 million opposed. This clearly shows the need for amendment. He urged people not to focus on regional divisions but to consider the country as a whole.