Thai Prime Minister Anutin Says Government Open to Third Party Alliance if National Interest Served

Key summary

Prime Minister Anutin Chantawiboon stated on October 24 that the government remains open to forming a third-party alliance with political parties outside the current coalition, specifically mentioning the 'Palat' party, provided such a move strengthens the government and benefits the country and people. He emphasized that all cabinet decisions are collective achievements rather than partisan projects, citing the 165 billion baht Saphan Phra-Chao Phraya-Gulf of Thailand project as an example of cross-party cooperation. The Prime Minister also addressed ongoing parliamentary no-confidence debates, affirming respect for the opposition's constitutional rights while focusing on policy implementation over political confrontation.