"Bhumjaithai" unveils "Prachachart's five MP" hopefuls backing "Anutin" for PM

Today (February 20, 2026), at the Bhumjaithai Party headquarters, Mr. Chaiyanok Chidchob, Secretary-General of the Bhumjaithai Party, Ms. Nan Bunthida Somchai, Spokesperson of the Bhumjaithai Party, Mr. Polpeerap Suwannachawi, prospective MP for Nakhon Ratchasima, along with Mr. Sukarno Matha, Secretary-General of the Prachachart Party, Mr. Sulaiman Bueanapeena, prospective MP for Constituency 1, Yala, Mr. Abdulayee Samaeng, prospective.

Ms. Nan Bunthida indicated that the Secretary-General of the Prachachart Party came today to declare the party's decision to support Mr. Anutin as Prime Minister.The next steps are to wait for the Election Commission to officially certify the election results and for all prospective MPs to report to Parliament. This will enable for specific action on lots of concerns within the legal framework.

Mr. Sukarno noted that today he delivered to the Bhumjaithai Party the resolution passed by the Prachachart Party's executive committee, which expressed support for Mr. Anutin as Prime Minister and the establishment of a government. He expressed confidence that Police Colonel Tawee Sodsong, the party's leader who was unable to attend in person due to other commitments, sent his greetings through the Bhumjaithai Party's executive team, which included Mr. Wan Muhammad Nor Matha, the party's chief advisor, who also extended his greetings to the party's senior members, given their previous collaboration in parliament.

Mr. Sukarno went on to say that Police Colonel Tawee had previously served as Minister of Justice, handling issues such as the Khao Kradong issue and the Senate collusion case, both of which are currently being heard in court. He compared politics to a sporting battle; once the game is over, they may rekindle their friendship and collaborate again. Today, the people regard Bhumjaithai as their number one party.Working with the majority party, which obtained the most votes, follows the democratic system. Thus, Prachachart, a minority party, has accepted this relationship and is eager to work for the people. The work of parliament will be based on party discipline.

Meanwhile, Mr. Chaiyanok stated that their stance on joining the government with the Kla Tham Party remains unchanged: they are awaiting the Election Commission's certification of the election results and will accept all parties that express an intention to support the Bhumjaithai Party. They are not requiring any party to vote first, and no offers have been offered to any party that joins. Regarding Captain Thamanat Promphao's comments about the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Mr. Chaiyanok stated that every ministry presents challenges, and he believes that all executives are capable, each with their own distinct working style, which ultimately results in positive outcomes. He declined to comment further since he lacked direct expertise in that area.

When asked if the Bhumjaithai Party will oversee the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Mr. Chaiyanok stated that he is not concerned about civil officials who do not respond positively to government initiatives. He believes that good intentions, a commitment to working for the people, and unity may lead to progress.