PM Anutin Declares Cabinet United, Rejects Political Factions

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul affirmed that his cabinet has no factions, no parties, only one team — 'no phu yai, no phu noi' — emphasizing that politics must not be divided and the bureaucracy must function as a unit. He stated that if the right people are placed in political roles to administer the country alongside civil servants, the work will proceed well, ignoring critics and citing improved national indicators and rankings.

At 09:00 on November 5, 2026, at the National Defence College in Bangkok, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul presided over the opening of the 69th National Defence Course. In his remarks, the PM said national security requires the public sector, private sector, and political sector to walk together. We must build creatively on our readiness and completeness; security equals stability — they must go hand in hand and be strong. If those overseeing are not strong, it fails, becoming old ruins.

Buildings may be well-designed and structurally sound, but without stability — businesses lack funds, capital is insufficient, banks won't lend — they become abandoned structures, turning into dilapidated assets of no use within months. Administrative stability, which he values greatly, means we must govern the country and govern politics well. He prioritizes political management; therefore, in his cabinet there is no word 'faction,' no word 'party,' only 'one team' — a government of the people, for the country.

The goal is to create national progress and promote mutual support. Each ministry must support the missions of others so government policies move efficiently. Regarding civil servants, he views everyone as 'Team Thailand' — work must be smooth, cooperative, and stable. Everyone understands they work for the nation. In this era, civil servants need not play politics because we strive to be one; it's a role, not ownership. No one should think this person must be that person's subordinate forever.

"Ask me: when I leave the PM's post and go to provincial airports, I barely breathe because the crowds that once filled the skies and ground are gone. Therefore, no phu yai, no phu noi — only phu yai as minister, phu yai as PM, only phu yai. Today phu yai has no subordinates, only a team, and must understand we work for the country. Whether our children or others' children, if they can work, they must work fully and let go of roles," the PM said.

He continued: We must see that what we do is by duty, mission, responsibility, and what the people sent us to do — and it must end. If it ends, it ends in duty, not dragged on as a former PM still summoning people who can no longer be reached. If we put the right heads together, do politics together, administer the country together with the permanent bureaucracy, it will work well.

The PM said he dares to say these things are happening now in Thailand's administrative system. He blends all experience, joy, bitterness, understanding of roles, duties, and responsibilities to administer the state. Every day he receives excellent cooperation from civil servants in all sectors, and government operations proceed well. This reflects out: whatever anyone says, whatever fake news or criticism, it has substance. We cannot stop that, but what cannot be lied about is the result.