Anutin denies 300-seat coalition deal is finalisedCaretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at his Bhumjaithai Party head office in Bangkok on Feb 12. Nutthawat WichieanbutPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), has dismissed reports that a 300-seat coalition in the House of Representatives has already been secured, insisting no formal agreement has been reached. Speaking on Sunday on progress in the government's formation, Mr Anutin said speculation that a deal had been concluded was premature. Asked whether he feared the poll might be annulled, Mr Anutin said such matters fall within the EC’s remit and expressed confidence in the commission’s integrity. On suggestions that a vote for prime minister could precede cabinet allocations, he said parties in preliminary talks had agreed that votes for prime minister and House Speaker should come first.

Source: Bangkok Post February 22, 2026 13:49 UTC