Thai PM’s winning party to form coalition with Thaksin-backed Pheu Thai

South China Morning Post Political StrategyNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 13, 2026 at 11:09 AM

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Thailand's caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's Bhumjaithai Party, a conservative, pro-military, and pro-monarchy party, will form a coalition government with Pheu Thai, the party backed by exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. The agreement was announced on Friday, following recent elections where Bhumjaithai had a strong showing and Pheu Thai experienced its worst electoral performance. Anutin stated that Pheu Thai would support Bhumjaithai in leading the coalition. Pheu Thai's secretary general confirmed the party's readiness to support Bhumjaithai in forming the coalition, with further discussions planned on other issues. The coalition aims to establish a new government in Thailand following the election results.

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Pheu Thai is ready to support Bhumjaithai Party in forming the coalition.

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Pheu Thai will support us in leading the coalition, as planned.

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Pheu Thai had its worst election result ever on Sunday.

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Anutin's party had its best electoral performance ever.

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Anutin Charnvirakul's party agreed to form a coalition with Thaksin Shinawatra’s party.

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Cambodia 40% Prasert Chanruangthong 50% Thai Election ×370% Thaksin Shinawatra ×380% Bhumjaithai Party ×480% Anutin Charnvirakul ×390% Pheu Thai Party ×690% Thailand ×4100%

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