The Pheu Thai Party has announced its support for the Bhumjaithai Party in forming a new government, backing Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister following the general election. The declaration was made on 13 February 2026 at Bhumjaithai headquarters, signalling a significant step towards coalition formation. The move immediately reshapes the post-election political landscape, with Bhumjaithai as the leading party in government talks.
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Anutin Charnvirakul, prime minister-designate and leader of Bhumjaithai, appeared alongside Yoschanan Vongsawat, Pheu Thai’s number one prime ministerial candidate and senior Pheu Thai figures including Suriya Jungrungreangkit, election director, Phumtham Wechayachai, party strategist, and Prasert Chanthararuangthong, party secretary-general. The joint press conference followed discussions on the direction of government formation. The talks took place amid heightened political scrutiny after the general election.
Summarising the outcome of the discussions, Pheu Thai formally stated it was ready to support Bhumjaithai as the core party in establishing a new administration and to back Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister. Anutin said the parties had reached an agreement in principle with shared objectives. “Today we have discussed in principle and reached a conclusion with shared goals. Let us return to working together, thinking of the public interest as the main priority. Misunderstandings in the past are normal; erase them all and move forward,” he said.
He added that further invitations would be extended to parties holding the next highest numbers of seats to join discussions. The announcement follows statements made yesterday by the New Democracy Party, the New Party and the Economy Party confirming their support for Bhumjaithai as the leading party in forming a government. Earlier on the same day, smaller parties, Ruam Jai Thai Party, Thai Sapthavee Party, Ruam Palang Prachachon Party and Vision New Party, also attended talks at Bhumjaithai headquarters.
SiamRath reported that the backing from Pheu Thai, along with commitments from several other parties, strengthens Bhumjaithai’s position in coalition negotiations. The development suggests momentum is building towards the establishment of a new government under Anutin’s leadership. Further discussions with additional parties are expected in the coming days as efforts continue to consolidate parliamentary support.
Key Takeaways
• Pheu Thai has formally backed Bhumjaithai to form a new government and support Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister.
• The announcement was made on 13 February 2026 following post-election coalition talks.
• Several other parties have already declared support or entered discussions with Bhumjaithai.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Siamrath 14 Feb 2026
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