“Anutin” Receives Royal Command Appointing Him as Prime Minister

Today (20 March 2026) 1:30 PM, at the Bhumjaithai Party headquarters, Mr. Siroj Paetpan, Secretary-General of the House of Representatives, brought the Royal Command appointing Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul as Prime Minister to the Bhumjaithai Party headquarters. The Command was then taken to the designated area for the formal acceptance of the Royal Command. Following this, the Secretary-General of the House of Representatives read the Royal Command, which states, "His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklao Chao Yu Hua…” A royal decree has been issued announcing that: The House of Representatives, on 19 March 2026, voted to approve the appointment of Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul as Prime Minister with a majority of more than half of the total number of members of the House of Representatives. By virtue of the power vested in Section 158 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, His Majesty the King has graciously appointed Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul as Prime Minister, effective from this date onwards. Announced on 19 March 2026, the 11th year of the present reign. Countersigned by Mr. Sophon Saram, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Following the countersignature, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated:

“Your Majesty, I, Anutin Charnvirakul, am overjoyed and deeply grateful for Your Majesty’s boundless and immeasurable kindness. By Royal Command, I am honored to have been appointed Prime Minister. This is the greatest blessing and encouragement of my life. My family and I will cherish this royal grace above all else. I will diligently perform my duties to the best of my ability, with honesty and integrity, always prioritizing the national interest, the well-being of the people, and the prosperity of Thailand. I will fulfill His Majesty's aspirations as stated in the first Royal Command and the spirit of the Constitution in every respect. May it please Your Majesty.”