The Bhumjaithai Party spokesperson deferred to the party leader and secretary to negotiate with the Kla Party about joining the government coalition, noting that politics is uncertain. She acknowledged supporters' dissatisfaction with bringing Pheu Thai into the coalition and emphasized focusing on future work for the country.
On 14 Feb 2026 GMT+7, Ms. Nan Boonthida Somchai, prospective MP for Ubon Ratchathani and Bhumjaithai Party spokesperson, reported progress on government formation. Currently, seven parties, including the Economic Party, New Democracy Party, New Party, Ruam Jai Thai Party, Thai Sap Thawi Party, and Ruam Palang Prachachon Party, have declared support for Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister. Today, the New Dimension Party also expressed support, totaling seven parties and nine prospective MPs backing Anutin.
Ms. Nan added that yesterday Anutin announced ongoing talks with political parties in sequence, with many contacts already made. Regarding speculation about whether the Kla Party would join the coalition, she said talks proceed sequentially, with Anutin and party secretary Chaiyachon Chidchob coordinating discussions with parties supporting Anutin as prime minister. She asked to focus on supporting Anutin as prime minister rather than coalition formation predictions at this time.
When asked whether bringing Pheu Thai into the coalition means Kla Party will not join, Ms. Nan replied that such assumptions are others’ speculation. Internally, the party leader clearly stated that parties are approached in sequence. As the party with the largest number of prospective MPs, they will, like other supporting parties, jointly announce their support for Anutin as prime minister.
Regarding views that some parties may support Anutin as prime minister without joining the government coalition, Ms. Nan said this question should be directed to other parties. Preliminary talks have focused on supporting Anutin as prime minister.
Concerning clarity that if Kla Party joins there will be no Democrat Party, and vice versa, Ms. Nan said politics offers no guarantees. All parties currently have only prospective MPs; official confirmation awaits the Election Commission’s certification. Then the parliament must convene within 15 days to elect the speaker. The party leader insists that all parties must negotiate government formation together.
Asked whether the party has discussed how to address concerns about a perceived 'gray area' image if certain parties join the coalition, Ms. Nan said the latest party meeting congratulated those elected and discussed preparations for future parliamentary work. Negotiations remain the responsibility of the party leader and secretary. Once concluded, results will be reported back to the party executive committee.
Regarding some Bhumjaithai supporters’ dissatisfaction over including Pheu Thai in the coalition, Ms. Nan said it is best to wait and see what the future government will look like, how it will work, and what direction it will take. After the election, many questions remain about campaign methods and unfinished issues. She acknowledged supporters’ feelings but emphasized moving forward. This process will demonstrate the party’s commitment to serving the Thai people.
Currently, besides Bhumjaithai’s 193 MPs, parties publicly supporting the government formation include Pheu Thai with 74 MPs, Palang Pracharath with 5 MPs, Economic Party with 3 MPs, New Party with 1 MP, Ruam Jai Thai with 1 MP, Thai Sap Thawi with 1 MP, Ruam Palang Prachachon with 1 MP, New Dimension with 1 MP, and New Democracy with 1 MP, totaling 281 MPs.