The 2026 government formation features Anutin's Cabinet List 2/1, surprising with a reshuffle that includes new generation members, influential families, and volunteers. The cabinet incorporates loyal blue-blood Phumjai Thai members across 14 ministries. "Nan" denies rumors of rejecting Pheu Thai ministers, awaiting full MP certification by the Election Commission.
On 26 February 2026, a report from the Phumjai Thai Party covered the appointment of ministers in the “Anutin 2/1” cabinet, based on the Phumjai Thai Party's quota. Besides the Dream Team economics group and the influential family faction, the party plans to allocate positions to loyal members who have consistently worked for Phumjai Thai, inserting them into 14 ministries.
. The Phumjai Thai quota includes names such as Mr. Jeset Thaiset, MP for Uthai Thani; Mr. Siripong Angkasakulkiat, MP for Sisaket; Ms. Nan Boonthida Somchai, MP for Ubon Ratchathani; Mr. Warasit Liangprasit, MP for Satun; Ms. Suksamruay Wantaneeyakul (Je Ruay), MP for Amnat Charoen; and Mr. Phonpi Suwannachawi, MP for Nakhon Ratchasima. This represents a reshuffle of the 10:1 MP-to-minister ratio and ushers the new generation—the heirs of influential families who have renewed their ranks, volunteer to serve the party, and play decisive roles in the House of Representatives. They hold clear stances, especially opposing casinos, and are true blue loyalists who have never abandoned Phumjai Thai.
. Regarding the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Sophon Sarum, a multi-term MP from Buriram for Phumjai Thai, is a likely candidate. Meanwhile, four strong candidates are considered for the deputy speaker positions, including Mr. Karavee Prisananantakul, MP for Ang Thong, and Ms. Mallika Jiraphanwanich, multi-term MP for Lopburi, also a Deputy Minister of Transport who might move from the executive branch to lead the legislative branch. Mr. Sanong Thepaksornnarong, multi-term MP for Buriram, and Mr. Supachai Jaisamut, party-list MP. At the same time, reports indicate that the first deputy speaker position is expected to be allocated to the Pheu Thai Party, with Mr. Prasert Chantrawongthong, a party-list MP, named. He is anticipated not to receive a ministerial post due to eligibility concerns linked to an MOU-related case.
For the 14 ministries allocated to Phumjai Thai, the lineup is fairly clear and includes the 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, and the Office of the Prime Minister.
On the Pheu Thai side, after revealing ministerial names, including Mr. Yotsanan Wongsawat, Mr. Julapan Amornwiwat, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, Mr. Somsak Thepsutin, and Mr. Prasert Chantrawongthong, Phumjai Thai reportedly rejected the last three names and requested that Pheu Thai send younger representatives to join the cabinet.
Reports say Phumjai Thai aims to secure 292 parliamentary votes and is likely to include members from the parties of Mr. Chalermchai Sri-on and Mr. Det Ism Khaothong, affiliated with the Kla Party, who seek to join the government coalition, such as
1. Mr. Jakpan Piyapornpaiboon, prospective MP for Prachuap Khiri Khan, District 2,
2. Mr. Nattachat Wongprasert, prospective MP for Suphan Buri, District 3,
3. Mr. Sirapop Somphol, prospective MP for Sakon Nakhon, District 1,
4. Mr. Chatri Laphrom, prospective MP for Sakon Nakhon, District 2,
5. Ms. Wongakeua Boonsol, prospective MP for Sakon Nakhon, District 3,
6. Mr. Naidee Waba, prospective MP for Pattani, District 4,
7. Mr. Charan Chan-kaew, prospective MP for Phatthalung, District 3,
8. Police Major General Surin Palare, prospective MP for Songkhla, District 8,
9. Mr. Wongwajir Khaothong, prospective MP for Songkhla, District 5.
Later at 14:00, Ms. Nan Boonthida Somchai, spokesperson for Phumjai Thai and MP for Ubon Ratchathani, stated that regarding reports about the Pheu Thai ministerial quota, and rumors of rejecting some ministerial names to favor younger candidates or specific ministries, she confirmed that this is untrue. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of Phumjai Thai, emphasized that government formation will only occur after the Election Commission officially certifies all MPs and political conditions stabilize. She rejected rumors of prearranged deals and insisted that all processes must follow legal procedures and mechanisms.