The timeline for forming the new government after the 8 February 2026 election anticipates naming the 33rd Prime Minister around May. About three weeks will then be needed to vet the new cabinet members. At the same time, attention must be paid to whether the new government's policies, to be announced around June, will help Thai people overcome the crisis.
The timeline for forming the new government after the 8 February 2026 election is as follows:
- 8 Feb 2026: General election for MPs.
- By 9 Apr: The Election Commission certifies 95% of MPs.
- 10-16 Apr: New MPs report for duty.
- After Songkran Festival: Parliament convenes for the first session.
- Election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Parliament, awaiting royal endorsement.
- Appointment process.
- May (estimated): Parliament meets to elect the Prime Minister.
- If approved in the first round, the appointment is submitted for royal endorsement.
- Royal endorsement of the Prime Minister's appointment.
- The Prime Minister appoints the cabinet and their qualifications are vetted.
This vetting process takes about three weeks.
- June: The cabinet prepares the government policy.
- Mid-June: Government policy is presented to parliament.