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Abhisit won’t close door on coalition
Post Reporters, Published on 20/02/2026
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has signalled that the party is keeping its options open on joining a government coalition, saying any decision would rest with the party’s board and MPs.
Prachachart Party supports Anutin to be PM
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/02/2026
» The Prachachart Party officially confirmed backing Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul to be the new prime minister on Friday. However, Prachachart leader Pol Col Tawee Sodsong expected to opt out of the alliance due to his alleged involvement in cases linked to Bhumjaithai.
Court extends sentence for lawyer who called for monarchy reform
Reuters and online reporters, Published on 20/02/2026
» The Criminal Court in Bangkok has sentenced jailed human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa to an additional two years and eight months in prison for royal defamation and sedition in connection with a speech he gave at a protest in Bangkok in November 2020, a rights group said on Friday, bringing his combined sentence to more than 30 years.
Yodchanan may not take ministry post
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/02/2026
» Speculation is mounting that Pheu Thai prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat may not take up any ministerial post in the new government being formed by the Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party.
Thamanat warns against pressure on Klatham Party
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/02/2026
» Klatham Party chief adviser Capt Thamanat Prompow insists he is ready to have his qualifications scrutinised and warns that anyone attempting to pressure his party would face retaliation.
Two more mini-parties back Bhumjaithai-led coalition
Post Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» The Bhumjaithai Party is gaining more support from small parties for leader Anutin Charnvirakul to retain the premiership after the Feb 8 general election, with the coalition now projected to have 286 seats in the 500-MP House of Representatives.
QR codes in taxis will enable fare checks, complaints
Online Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» All metered taxis in Thailand will be required to display three QR codes that allow passengers to verify driver information, estimate fares, rate services and file complaints, according to the Department of Land Transport.
Democrats put election probe ahead of coalition talks
Online Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» The Democrat Party has made scrutiny of alleged election irregularities its top priority, saying that whether the Bhumjaithai Party will approach it to join a new coalition government is of lesser importance.
Klatham govt role in doubt
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/02/2026
» The Klatham Party's prospects of joining a government led by the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) remain uncertain, as internal resistance and strategic concerns within the largest party cast doubt over whether Klatham's 58 MPs will be incorporated into the emerging coalition.
BJT gains Klatham backing
Chairith Yonpiam and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Klatham Party has confirmed it will lend full support to the Bhumjaithai Party in forming a new government, without attaching any political conditions or demands.