BJT coalition faces daunting challengesCaretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, the Bhumjaithai Party leader and a prime ministerial candidate, looks on before he attends a cabinet meeting at Government House, after the party won the general election, in Bangkok on Feb 10. (Photo: Reuters)As the Election Commission (EC) shrugs off legal hassles and proceeds with MP endorsements, the formation of a new coalition government, with the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) at the helm, is taking shape. In fact, the opposition camp, incorporating the PP and the Democrat Party, already poses a challenge to the new coalition. This is because the BJT leader is obliged to reward political dynasties that left their parties to join BJT during the Feb 8 election. That presents a dilemma, as it could trigger a crisis of public trust for the new coalition sooner rather than later.

Source: Bangkok Post March 06, 2026 23:22 UTC