Move Forward Party Rules Out Future Cooperation with Bhumjaithai Party

The Move Forward Party (MFP) has completely shut the door on future cooperation with the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), stating it has learned its lesson from past experiences. Deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakun made the declaration on Monday at parliament, also apologizing to the public for the party's decision to support Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's premiership bid in September 2025. When asked about speculation over possible coalition realignments if the current government bloc fails to command enough parliamentary support, Ms Sirikanya said discussions would either involve negotiations to keep the current coalition together or talks to form a new government. In either case, she pointed out, discussions would also have to involve the MFP for any political equation to be complete. However, when it came to cooperation with the BJT, commonly referred to as the "blue camp," she clearly responded "Yes" when asked whether the door was completely closed. "We have already learned our lesson," she said, adding, "At the time, we did not know that the agreement we had reached would later be broken. It taught us that we cannot simply assume others will honour their commitments." The MFP has faced sustained criticism from political opponents and its own supporters for its decision in September 2025 to vote for Mr Anutin, the BJT leader, to become prime minister after the removal of the previous government. The MFP argued at the time that its support was conditional and intended to prevent prolonged political deadlock rather than to join the government. Under a memorandum of agreement, Mr Anutin was expected to lead a minority administration, dissolve parliament within four months and begin the process of constitutional reform. The MFP remained in opposition and did not take cabinet positions. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Anutin on Monday welcomed the opposition's planned no-confidence motion, saying the government had nothing to fear. He added that parliamentary scrutiny was a normal part of the democratic process and the opposition should be commended for carrying out its duty.