Thailand’s acting PM moves to dissolve parliament amid leadership bid
Summary
Thailand's acting Prime Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, moves to dissolve parliament after the main opposition party supports a different candidate, Anutin Charnvirakul, to become the new prime minister. This follows the removal of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra by Thailand's Constitutional Court. The dissolution of parliament awaits royal approval.Key Facts
- Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has asked to dissolve Thailand's parliament.
- This request comes after the largest opposition party backed a rival candidate for prime minister.
- The dissolution of parliament needs royal approval before it can happen.
- The main opposition party, the People's Party, supports Anutin Charnvirakul to be the next prime minister.
- Anutin Charnvirakul could gain majority support in parliament with backing from 146 lawmakers.
- The People's Party agreed to support Anutin on the condition that parliament is dissolved and elections occur within four months.
- The former Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, was removed for breaching ethical standards.
- A vote for a new prime minister could happen as early as Friday.
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