Julapan confirmed that Bhumjaithai and Pheu Thai have not yet arranged meetings to divide ministries. They must wait for the Election Commission to certify the MPs. He is confident the government will have a stable majority and believes Pheu Thai's flagship policies can be continued.
On 23 Feb 2026 at the Pheu Thai Party headquarters, Julapan Amornwiwat, leader of Pheu Thai, addressed rumors that Bhumjaithai leaders would meet Pheu Thai leaders tomorrow (24 Feb) for talks. He said no such meeting has been scheduled. On the day Pheu Thai leaders expressed their desire to join a government coalition with Bhumjaithai, he was ill and did not attend. Since then, there have been no further talks between the two parties. They must wait for the Election Commission’s certification before arranging another meeting.
He emphasized that the earlier discussions did not include any agreements about ministries; the media reports are merely speculation. They have not gone into any details on this matter. Julapan believes the coalition's stability is clear, with a definite majority. The exact number that would satisfy the coalition leaders is up to Bhumjaithai to decide, and Pheu Thai will not interfere.
When asked if Pheu Thai is joining the government with Bhumjaithai to continue previous policies from Pheu Thai’s government, and whether there is a target ministry or policy area to pursue, Julapan reiterated that there have been no talks about ministries. He said they would not use this media platform to communicate about that. Pheu Thai already has policies spread across various agencies and ministries, which are flagship policies designed to benefit the public. Discussions will continue to determine which policies from the main party and Pheu Thai could be jointly promoted for the public good.
Regarding the Election Commission’s announcement of results, Julapan believes it will take some more time. After the election, Pheu Thai has spent time on various matters, especially with a working group investigating the election process. They have submitted over 200 complaints to the Election Commission, with over 100 cases being processed, aiming to ensure the election is as fair and transparent as possible. He called on the Election Commission to respond to public concerns to maintain transparency and fairness.
Julapan also addressed the issue of some by-election ballots used yesterday lacking serial numbers, unlike those on 8 February which had serial numbers and barcodes. He said the Election Commission must explain this to society. Changing the ballot design raises doubts about the legitimacy and constitutionality of the previous election process. It is not Pheu Thai’s role to conclusively judge this, but they have submitted all concerns to the Election Commission. Since citizens have taken the time to vote, they want to see the country move forward without disputes and demand clear answers from the Election Commission.