Yotsanan thanked all voters for their support, declared he has no regrets, expressed confidence that the Pheu Thai Party has a chance to come back, and said the party has not yet decided whether to join the government or be in the opposition. He requested verification of vote counts after finding that results in many areas did not meet expectations.
At 14:30 on 12 Feb 2026 GMT+7 Mr. Yotsanan Wongsawat, Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidate, gave an interview after recently recovering from illness. He explained that he had been sick since 9 Feb, describing it as the most severe illness of his life. Upon recovery, he promptly returned to thank the public for every vote given to the party. Although vote counts were lower than expected, he affirmed that the Pheu Thai Party and all its candidates performed their duties fully and remain ready to continue working politically for the benefit of the people in any role, whether in government or opposition.
Meanwhile, Mr. Yotsanan expressed concern about the incident at Patong Prathan Khiriwat School in Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province. He sent his support to the school principal's family and those affected, stating that safety lessons should be learned from the event. He also said that if there is any way the Pheu Thai Party can assist, they are willing to provide support in all aspects.
Regarding the recent election results, Mr. Yotsanan stated, the Pheu Thai Party has assessed the overall outcome and feels that there is nothing to regret from their campaign efforts, as everyone did their best. Though some candidates won and others missed the opportunity, he encouraged the team by emphasizing that every vote counts. The party can still serve the public through parliamentary mechanisms and local engagement, considering the results moderately satisfactory.
However, over the past three days, the Pheu Thai Party has been reviewing election figures that did not align with their expectations. They are currently compiling data from each constituency to formally submit to the Election Commission (EC) for verification. He assured full cooperation to ensure the election results are honest, fair, and transparent.
Mr. Yotsanan also stated that for the country to progress, election mechanisms must gain trust, and every vote must be cast honestly. The party has opened channels to receive complaints via its website and will steadfastly pursue clarity and legal acceptance. At the same time, he urged Pheu Thai supporters not to give up but to grow stronger and learn from this experience. He reaffirmed his commitment to fulfill promises to the public in any role, encouraging all candidates to stand firm and move forward.
Regarding speculation about changes to party-list MPs or whether Mr. Yotsanan, who is first on the party list, will serve as an MP, he stated, it will follow parliamentary procedures. He emphasized that entering politics must be done sincerely, respecting every vote, and proving oneself in every role.
When asked about the party's direction after the election, Mr. Yotsanan said that no decision has been made yet on whether to join the government or be in opposition, as this is the responsibility of the party's executive committee. He will focus on ensuring the election process is transparent and evident. Actions related to this will be taken clearly within the week. He stressed acceptance of results only if they are honest and fair, with decisions guided by the public's benefit, political ideals, and transparency.
, He also acknowledged that the party must learn lessons from this election to improve its operations, policies, and communication with the public. He believes the Pheu Thai Party can recover and regain public trust. Tomorrow (13 Feb), the party will hold a press conference on various areas for improvement. He expressed confidence that the Pheu Thai Party still has a chance to come back, with four more years to work and prove itself. .
