Government Formation Becomes Clear: Bhumjaithai Party Gets 19 Seats, Controls 14 Ministries Pheu Thai Party Gets 8 Seats

The outline is becoming clear: ministerial seats are divided following the “Bhumjaithai” formula with 19 seats, controlling 14 ministries; the “Pheu Thai” party receives 8 seats; the rest go to the Palang Pracharath and smaller parties, while an outsider is awaited to lead the Ministry of Defense.

On 25 Feb 2026 GMT+7, reporters covering the government formation reported that the outline is emerging, with a preliminary quota division for five prime ministerial positions as follows.

• Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.
• Mr. Sihasak Puangketkaew, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
• Ms. Supachai Suthamphan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce.
• Mr. Bowornsak Uwanno, Deputy Prime Minister.
• The position of Minister of Defense is still awaiting consideration of a suitable candidate.

Meanwhile, the Bhumjaithai Party’s quota totals 19 positions, initially including the following ministries under its control.

• Ministry of Interior.
• Ministry of Finance.
• Ministry of Commerce.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Ministry of Transport.
• Ministry of Energy.
• Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
• Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
• Ministry of Industry.
• Ministry of Public Health.
• Ministry of Culture.
• Ministry of Justice.
• Ministry of Digital Economy and Society.
• Office of the Prime Minister.

Among those expected to hold ministerial positions are.

• Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul as Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.
• Mr. Songsak Thongsri, Deputy Minister of Interior.
• Ms. Sasithorn Kittitharakul, Deputy Minister of Interior.
• Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Transport.
• Mr. Chaichonok Chidchob, Minister of Digital Economy and Society.
• Mr. Pattana Promphat, Minister of Public Health.
• Mr. Eknat Prompan, Minister of Industry.
• Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment.
• Mr. Surasak Pancharoenworakul, Minister of Tourism and Sports.
• Ms. Sabida Thaiset, Minister of Culture.
• Mr. Pradorn Prisana-nanukul, Minister attached to the Office of the Prime Minister.
• Ms. Supamas Isarapakdi, Minister attached to the Office of the Prime Minister.
• Mr. Napint Srisappang, Minister attached to the Office of the Prime Minister.

Additionally, Mr. Warawut Silpa-archa from the 'Big House' faction, who recently joined, is awaiting ministry assignment after discussions on quotas with coalition parties conclude.

The Pheu Thai Party has secured 8 seats, expected to control the Ministries of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Education, and Labor, with notable figures including Mr. Julaphan Amornwiwat, Mr. Prasert Chanruangthong, and Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit.

The remaining three seats are allocated to the Palang Pracharath Party and other smaller parties, likely including the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security.