Anutin said he truly did not know about the People's Party 'orange cobra' who appeared to vote for the prime minister. He thanked all votes, both those for and against him, considering that everyone was working together for the people.
At 3:00 p.m. on 19 March 2026 at the parliament, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul left the building after a Security Operations Center meeting. Reporters asked about the People's Party 'orange cobra' who showed up to cast one vote for prime minister. He replied he did not know beforehand. When pressed about any idea why the MP voted to support him, Anutin insisted he really did not know. He expressed thanks for all votes, whether for or against him, saying that in any case, they are working together for the people before excusing himself to attend to other business.
When asked when he would discuss policies with the Pheu Thai Party, Anutin said they talk all the time. Asked how he felt about now being the full prime minister, he immediately replied that he was still waiting for the formal procedures before getting into a car to leave.