Attention is on the ministerial quotas of the "Anutin Government." Although the election certification process is ongoing, the formula for forming the government is a key focus, especially regarding leading parties expected to join Bhumjaithai, such as Pheu Thai and Kla Party. This article also looks back at which ministries these three parties have held over the past four years.
By compiling the list of ministers during the transition between two governments (the government led by Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha and the government led by Pheu Thai) from 2022 to 2025, we can compare the ministerial positions held by these three parties as follows.
Comparison of ministerial positions held (2022–2025)
1. Pheu Thai Party (PT): Opposition (no ministerial positions)
2. Bhumjaithai Party (BJT): Coalition government (Prayut administration)
- Ministry of Public Health, Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Tourism and Sports
- Ministry of Interior (Deputy Minister), Ministry of Education (Deputy Minister)
3. Kla Party (Kla): Not yet established (original members were part of Palang Pracharath Party)
1. Pheu Thai Party (PT): Leading the government (Srettha administration)
• Prime Minister, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Public Health
2. Bhumjaithai Party (BJT): Coalition government
• Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labor
• Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security
3. Kla Party (Kla): No ministerial positions yet (party still being established)
1. Pheu Thai Party: Leading the government (Paetongtarn administration)
• Prime Minister, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defense
• Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Public Health
2. Bhumjaithai Party: Coalition government
• Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labor
• Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Ministry of Interior (two Deputy Ministers)
3. Kla Party begins to play a role (Thammanat faction)
• Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives
• Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (Deputy Minister)
1. Pheu Thai Party leading the government
• Focused on economy and digital sectors
• Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Public Health, Ministry of Finance
2. Bhumjaithai Party, coalition government (high stability)
• Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labor
3. Kla Party
New coalition party
• Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives
• Responsible for maintaining the agricultural voter base
1. Bhumjaithai Party (steady ministry holders)
• Ministry of Interior (MoI): A core ministry since 2023, with Anutin Charnvirakul serving as Minister of Interior alongside his role as Deputy Prime Minister.
• Ministry of Education (MoE): Overseen by Police General Phempoon Chidchob, continuing from 2023.
• Ministry of Labor: Pipat Ratchakitprakarn moved from Ministry of Tourism and Sports (in the previous government) to lead the Ministry of Labor through 2025.
2. Pheu Thai Party (holding economic reins)
• Ministry of Finance & Ministry of Commerce: Pheu Thai holds these key ministries to drive digital wallet policies and soft power initiatives.
• Ministry of Transport: A top-tier ministry managed by Pheu Thai’s Suriya Juangroongruangkit to push forward mega projects.
• Ministry of Public Health: Taken over from Bhumjaithai since 2023 to promote the "30 Baht Universal Healthcare" policy.
3. Kla Party (a rising new party)
• Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives: Although renamed from the original Palang Pracharath faction, the core team led by Col. Thammanat Prompao (key supporter) and party leader Narumon Pinyosinwat remains strong in this ministry to maintain the nationwide agricultural voter base.