Nutthawat WichieanbutA new cabinet line-up is beginning to take shape as coalition partners negotiate the distribution of ministerial posts under an agreed formula, with the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) emerging as the dominant force in the prospective administration led by Prime Minister-designate Anutin Charnvirakul. Media reports on Wednesday said Bhumjaithai has secured 19 cabinet seats spanning 14 ministries, underscoring its central role in assembling a parliamentary majority. Of these, five positions fall within the prime minister's quota, including deputy prime ministerial posts combined with key ministerial portfolios. The Pheu Thai Party has been allocated eight seats and is expected to take charge of the Agriculture and Cooperatives, Education, Labour and Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation ministries. He said the party is not seeking ministerial portfolios and Capt Thamanat Prompow, the party's chief adviser, himself does not wish to assume any cabinet position.

Source: Bangkok Post February 25, 2026 21:42 UTC