Responses from the three major parties on the possibility of forming a coalition government: Prachachon is ready to extend an invitation to Pheu Thai without setting conditions, awaiting the people's consensus. Meanwhile, the Democrat Party reaffirms its commitment to honest politics and insists it will not join dishonest coalitions.
From the major debate held on 3 Feb 2026 under the title “Answering the 8 Editors' Questions to Restore Thailand's Economy” Representatives from three political parties participated: Dr. Kandi Liaopiroj, Democrat Party's prime ministerial candidate; Dr. Paopoom Rojanasakul, deputy leader and economic team member of Pheu Thai Party; and Sirikan Tangskul, deputy leader and prime ministerial candidate of Prachachon Party. They exchanged views amid tough challenges such as economic recovery, budget allocation, and restoring the country's confidence.
At one point during the event, journalists directly questioned the possibility of a coalition government among the three parties and whether such an alliance would be more stable. The responses reflected each party's stance and position.
Sirikan Tangskul from the Prachachon Party considered the coalition of the three parties to be “a good combination.” She said the policies can move forward together, and if after the 8 Feb election Prachachon becomes the leading party forming the government, they are ready to immediately send invitations to form a coalition government.
“The three parties should be a good combination. We've met many times, and our policies are not very different. If after 8 Feb we lead the government formation, we will extend the invitation.”
Meanwhile, Dr. Paopoom Rojanasakul from the Pheu Thai Party emphasized that the party entered the election with a positive approach, focusing on policies. Regarding coalition formation, Pheu Thai sets no conditions and does not dictate to any party, stressing that the final decision must be based on the people's consensus.
“Regarding who to join hands with, I think Pheu Thai has no conditions at all. Today, the people see the pros and cons of each party and have as much information as we do. The public will choose and give their consensus. We look to that consensus. We try not to point fingers at who is good or bad. We don't do that. Now, everyone leaves it to the people to decide. Therefore, we adhere to the people's consensus on 8 Feb.”
Meanwhile, Dr. Kandi Liaopiroj from the Democrat Party revealed that the party has clearly declared it will not join with dishonest politics. When asked again about the previously stated position that if any party forms a government with the Kla Tham Party, the Democrats will not participate, Dr. Kandi reiterated that they will not join.
“Our primary intention is to build honest politics. Therefore, if we are confident that our colleagues, with whom we have discussed policies on many platforms, share many similar views and have no issues on technical matters, but if we look back at any party suspected of dishonest politics or corruption, that is a red flag for the Democrat Party, and we have set a policy to not join with them.”