BJT targets economy, security rolesPrime Minister Anutin CharnvirakulPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, as the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), said his party would take responsibility for the security and economic portfolios in the coalition government he is seeking to form, pledging firm measures to protect the border and revive the economy. He said BJT would oversee national security through diplomatic and military channels, with priority given to safeguarding Thailand's territory, sovereignty and public safety. The party would maintain and intensify current border-closure policies, including the construction of what he called "security walls" along frontier areas. On the economic front, he said BJT would lead efforts to revive the economy and address long-standing structural constraints. Economic management would be handled by what he called a "Thailand team", comprising himself, Caretaker Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Caretaker Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumphun and Mr Sihasak.

Source: Bangkok Post February 16, 2026 19:56 UTC