Julpan explained there is no need for doubt, as Pheu Thai is fully performing its duties. He said the party does not forbid anything but asked not to assume the Kla Party will be brought into the coalition. He viewed the "Poomtham-Viroj" drama as not affecting their work.
At 09:20 on 15 Sep 2026 GMT+7, Mr. Julpan Amornwiwat, Minister of Labour and leader of Pheu Thai Party, spoke at the Government House about government stability after the Election Commission decided not to indict the executive committee of the Bhumjaithai Party in the Senate vote-rigging case. He said the government's stability will certainly strengthen, at least because there is now an official ruling. When Pheu Thai led the government, it pushed the matter fully. Now, the independent agency has made its decision, and those who disagree have legal channels to proceed under the constitution. Everyone plays their assigned role.
Regarding whether Pheu Thai was dissatisfied with the Election Commission's ruling, Julpan said he had not seen the official decision, only news reports. When asked if some might doubt Pheu Thai's role, Julpan said there is nothing to doubt. Pheu Thai prioritizes the people's interests. When responsible, the party acts fully. If authority lies elsewhere, it must be respected, allowing relevant parties to act freely, while Pheu Thai performs its responsibilities fully. Asked if he was concerned about the opposition insisting on a no-confidence debate over the Senate vote-rigging case, Julpan replied he was not worried. The opposition still has the right to debate under Articles 151 and 152 this session. If they submit a motion, Pheu Thai is ready to respond.
When asked whether Pheu Thai has conditions if the Prime Minister wants to bring the Kla Party into the government, Julpan said Pheu Thai has no additional conditions. Discussions concluded on that day, and he is confident in the agreed framework. Pheu Thai will work fully within its authority. Other matters depend on Bhumjaithai, which has the right to consider and decide. Pheu Thai does not forbid anything. Regarding the process, he believes time should be given for decisions; assumptions should not be made prematurely.
When asked if Kla Party joining would undermine Pheu Thai, since the government already has a strong majority, Julpan responded with a question, “Isn't more better?” He added he did not know more details and had no particular issue. On whether the testimony implicating Bhumjaithai Party from the Pheu Thai government era requires internal clarification, Julpan said, there is no need to clear things up; no unresolved issues remain. The witness is understood not to be connected to Pheu Thai. Each side interprets matters differently, but there is nothing for Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai to discuss internally on this point.
, Regarding the exchanges between Mr. Poomtham Vechayachai, former Deputy Prime Minister and Pheu Thai leader, and Mr. Viroj Lakkhanaadisorn, former party-list MP of the People’s Party, Julpan said that in parliament and within the party, nothing has changed. He and the People’s Party MPs maintain close relations and continue to communicate for work. The issues involving Poomtham and Viroj are external matters; they may not meet and express views on social media, which is normal. Both are citizens entitled to express their opinions freely. No one forbids them. Working together in the future poses no political difficulty. Ultimately, the people's benefit is the priority. Whatever the final configuration or mechanism, it must proceed accordingly.
When asked about Pheu Thai’s stance on constitutional amendments, Julpan said they still hold the same position, having long pursued this since after the coup. They have proposed many specific amendments multiple times and pushed fully. However, they acknowledge the structure of the amendment mechanism, including that two-thirds of the Senate remain. Thus, finding common ground is necessary.