Yodchanan Wongsawat (centre), a Pheu Thai prime ministerial candidate and party-list MP, centre, talks with Pheu Thai leader Julapun Amornvivat before the parliamentary vote for prime minister on Thursday. Pheu Thai, with 74 seats, is the second-largest party in the 292-member coalition led by Bhumjaithai, which has 191 seats. He confirmed that Pheu Thai has submitted its list of eight ministerial nominees to Mr Anutin. (Story continues below)Yodchanan Wongsawat and Pheu Thai MPs congratulate Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul on winning the parliamentary vote to become prime minister on Thursday. Other key posts include Borwornsak Uwanno as Deputy Prime Minister, Chaichanok Chidchob (Digital Economy and Society), Akanat Promphan (Energy) and Varawut Silpa-archa (Industry).

Source: Bangkok Post March 19, 2026 15:24 UTC