Members of parliament congratulate Anutin Charnvirakul, centre, on his election to become Thailand’s 32nd Prime Minister on Sept 5 last year. Chanat KatanyuBhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader Anutin Charnvirakul is expected to secure overwhelming support for the premiership, with the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) preparing to join the coalition. Based on this requirement, only four parties are eligible to nominate a candidate: the BJT, the People's Party (PP), Pheu Thai and the Klatham Party. Pheu Thai leader Julapun Amornvivat said on Wednesday the party has decided to endorse Mr Anutin as prime minister. Songsak Thongsri is expected to be appointed deputy prime minister, ending his run as deputy interior minister across four governments.

Source: Bangkok Post March 19, 2026 00:53 UTC