The parliament was lively as Anutin led Bhumjaithai MPs to report for duty. He has not yet discussed the parliamentary speaker position following the naming of Sophon Sarum and stated that all candidates are suitable. Regarding the coalition deal, he said it will become clear in due time and did not respond to whether Kla Tham will join the coalition.
At 13:00 on 5 March 2026 GMT+7 at the parliament, Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, arrived to report as a party-list MP. Arriving before the scheduled 13:30, he toured booths selling products around the Emerald Pond at the parliament building. Anutin bought two tank tops, one short-sleeve shirt, and one long-sleeve shirt, asking vendors, “Are you waiting for the co-payment scheme?” He then waited at the escalator down to level B1 for the large group of Bhumjaithai MPs arriving by six buses to report.
At 13:30, Bhumjaithai MPs arrived at the parliament building and joined Anutin's group. They formed a line to descend the escalator together before entering the room to report as the 27th new group of MPs. After reporting, the Prime Minister emerged smiling with MPs but declined to give interviews as he was headed to a meeting at the Government House. He ascended the escalator, proudly displaying his MP ID card with a smile.
At 14:00, Anutin spoke about whether he had discussed with the parliamentary secretary the date to open parliament and elect the speaker. He said, “The parliamentary secretary summarized the information. If His Majesty grants royal assent, we must follow the necessary procedures. It is the parliament's duty. Where the government can assist, we are fully prepared. As for the timeline to elect the speaker, I cannot say since it depends on His Majesty’s royal grace.” When asked if Bhumjaithai had discussed the speaker position, Anutin replied, “We have not discussed yet. On 8 March, during the Bhumjaithai MPs' seminar, there will be an orientation because some members do not know each other. I have just met some for the first time, so we need time to become familiar.” When asked whether Sophon Sarum, Bhumjaithai MP from Buriram, is truly a candidate for speaker, Anutin said, “Everyone is suitable.”
When asked if the caretaker government faces problems needing urgent resolution due to the impact of conflicts in the Middle East and whether there is a need to quickly establish a full-power government, Anutin said, “We are currently able to administer the country normally. As for appointing the prime minister and cabinet, there are many steps. I have no ability to expedite any step because the law and constitutional provisions must be followed.”
Regarding calls for clarity on coalition parties and whether the prime minister has closed the deal, Anutin said, “When the appropriate time comes, it will become clear according to the suitability of the moment.” When asked if the process of appointing ministers would be faster if he legally became prime minister, he said, “Whoever becomes prime minister, once elected, must work quickly to prevent harm to the country.” When reporters asked if the Kla Tham party would join the coalition, the prime minister did not answer and immediately left parliament by car.