Prasert affirmed that the Pheu Thai Party will not abandon the Bangkok election. However, they are still deciding how to proceed and request a little more time to make a decision. He clarified that the party has not yet discussed the issue of ministers resigning as MPs, unlike the Bhumjaithai Party.
On 20 April 2026, reporters reported that since the morning at the Pheu Thai Party headquarters, party leaders such as Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, former Prime Minister and head of the Pheu Thai family, Mr. Chusak Sirinil, deputy party leader, and Mr. Prasert Chanruangrongthong, Minister of Education and party secretary-general, gradually arrived to discuss preparations for the 2026 annual general meeting scheduled for 24 April.
Mr. Prasert stated: The Pheu Thai Party’s annual general meeting on 24 April will proceed in accordance with the Election Commission regulations. The meeting will expand the party's executive committee, while the party leader position will remain unchanged. Regarding whether Pheu Thai ministers must resign their party-list MP seats, as Bhumjaithai Party ministers have done, he said there have been no detailed discussions yet. Some ministers are constituency MPs, so the resignation issue needs further talks. No decisions have been made on who must resign, and everyone continues to perform their duties in both the parliamentary and executive branches.
When asked if Pheu Thai had finalized candidates for the Bangkok governor and Bangkok council elections, Mr. Prasert replied that discussions are ongoing. Ultimately, it depends on the party’s decision. He requested a bit more time, noting there is still time to decide. The Bangkok governor election will take place mid-year. He reaffirmed that Pheu Thai will not abandon the Bangkok arena and still places importance on it. However, political activities require discussions among the party's executive committee and the Bangkok council members. .