BANGKOK, THAILAND – Thai premier and interior minister Anutin Charnvirakul attributed the growth of the Bhumjaithai Party to unity and mutual trust, expressing confidence that the ruling coalition could also overcome the current energy crisis.
18 Years of Bhumjaithai: Growth and Change of Course
Anutin spoke on 6 April 2026 at 11:10 a.m. at the party headquarters to mark the 18th anniversary of Bhumjaithai and reflected on its development since its founding. He said the party had grown steadily over several elections, especially in the most recent vote, and therefore needed to adjust how it worked.
According to the premier, this continuous growth required organisational changes inside Bhumjaithai. The party, he indicated, had to adapt its methods to match its expanded role within the current coalition government.
Generational Shift: More Young Members, More Handover
Anutin said that many more young people were now working in the party, making it necessary to pass on knowledge and experience in a targeted way. The transition was meant to strengthen the organisation by ensuring that experienced figures who had helped build the party continued to work alongside the new generation.
He portrayed this handover as a planned and cooperative process rather than a rupture. The cooperation between senior members and younger politicians was intended to secure continuity in policy and internal management.
“The Party Grows with the People”
Asked whether the party would continue to expand, Anutin said the aim was to do its best with sincerity and a clear focus on the population.
“The direction is ultimately set by the people,”
said Anutin, premier and interior minister. He added that the party could not grow “from itself alone” but only through the support of citizens.
He stressed that public backing was the decisive factor for Bhumjaithai’s future.
“The party grows with the people,”
said Anutin, premier and interior minister, underlining that electoral strength depended on how well the party served citizens’ interests.
Unity Through Trust and Clear Boundaries
As a principle for internal cohesion, Anutin cited mutual trust and the conviction that all members were determined to work for the common good. Initiatives would be supported as long as they did not violate laws, ethics or professional standards.
He said the party motto “said and done” was meant to reinforce public confidence. According to Anutin, this approach was designed to show that Bhumjaithai followed through on its promises and respected clear boundaries in political conduct.
Four-Year Term: Praise Is Not Enough
On the question of whether the government would complete a full four-year term, Anutin said good wishes were positive but that decisive factors were its own behaviour and hard work. He warned that officials should not be blinded by praise.
According to the premier, those in office had to see themselves as servants of the people. They should carry out their duties without airs and without acting as if they were “important persons,” he said, emphasising humility and public service over status.
No Goal of One-Party Government: Moving Forward Together
Asked whether Bhumjaithai could one day become so large that it would govern alone, Anutin responded that joint progress without conflict was more important. He argued that it was better to move forward “hand in hand” than to advance alone while others obstructed or “attacked from behind.”
This stance signalled that Bhumjaithai was not seeking a dominant one-party rule. Instead, Anutin framed cooperation within the coalition as a way to maintain stability and reduce political confrontation.
Energy Crisis: Government Sees a Duty to Act
Anutin said that as the leading force in the current coalition, the government had a duty to resolve crises, and that this explicitly included the energy crisis. He pointed out that Bhumjaithai had already demonstrated in earlier emergencies, such as the Covid-19 pandemic and various disasters, that it could handle serious problems.
He presented this record as evidence that the coalition could tackle rising energy challenges. The premier framed the government’s role as an obligation to protect citizens during crises, using past responses as a reference point for expectations now.