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Anutin denies 300-seat coalition deal is finalised
Bangkok Post
|February 23, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), has dismissed reports that a 300-seat coalition in the House of Representatives has already been secured, insisting no formal agreement has been reached.
Speaking yesterday on progress in the government's formation, Mr Anutin said speculation that a deal had been concluded was premature.
"No deal has even been opened — how could it be closed?" he said, adding the situation remained unchanged pending official certification of the results by the Election Commission (EC).
"Coalition discussions must follow constitutional procedures," he said. BJT would wait for formal endorsement of the results before announcing any prospective partners.
This story is from the February 23, 2026 edition of Bangkok Post.
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