The Bhumjaithai Party spokesperson revealed that tomorrow’s general party meeting will not involve changes to the executive committee. It is believed that Anutin and Chaiyachon agree not to field a candidate for the Bangkok governor election, acknowledging that much groundwork remains.
At 10:30 a.m. on 24 April 2026 at the Government House, Ms. Nan Boonthida Somchai, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy and Society and spokesperson for the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), spoke about the party’s annual general meeting on 25 April. She said it is a general meeting held according to the schedule set by the Election Commission (EC), requiring all parties to hold their annual meetings within April each year.
Regarding any changes within the party, Ms. Nan said the main focus would be on the party’s regulations. Currently, there is a vacant deputy party leader position, but on 25 April, they may not appoint anyone new. The meeting will mainly consider amendments to the party’s regulations.
When asked if the influx of new ministers from the party means the party executive committee will be reshuffled to include younger members, Ms. Nan said there are no changes yet. The current structure remains, with everyone retaining their existing positions.
Asked whether all party ministers who were previously party-list MPs have resigned, Ms. Nan said they likely have all resigned. The reason for requiring ministers who were party-list MPs to resign is to enable them to focus fully on their ministerial duties without legislative concerns. This is a party policy to open opportunities for others on the party list to take over those roles.
Regarding clarity on fielding a candidate for the Bangkok governor election, Ms. Nan said it aligns with what party secretary-general Mr. Chaiyachon Chidchob stated: there is currently no policy on this matter. When pressed whether the party has no interest at all in running a candidate in Bangkok, Ms. Nan said there has been no official discussion yet, but preliminary talks suggest no plans to do so.
On the stance of party leader Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul on this issue, Ms. Nan said their views are aligned. However, if the party plans to field candidates for the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) or the governor, much work still needs to be done.