Thailand names third prime minister in two years
Summary
Thailand's parliament has appointed Anutin Charnvirakul as the new prime minister, the country's third in two years. This change comes after the previous prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, was removed from office by the constitutional court. Anutin's party formed a new government by breaking away from the coalition led by the Shinawatra's Pheu Thai party.Key Facts
- Anutin Charnvirakul is now Thailand's prime minister, making him the third prime minister in two years.
- Paetongtarn Shinawatra was removed from office for ethical violations and her handling of a border dispute with Cambodia.
- Anutin's Bhumjaithai party left the Pheu Thai-led coalition and gained enough support to govern.
- The Shinawatra family has been influential in Thai politics since 2001, but their recent support has weakened.
- Past Thai leaders from Thaksin Shinawatra's political background have been removed by court rulings or military coups.
- Anutin's party needs the support of larger parties to govern due to having only 69 seats out of 500 in parliament.
- The People's Party, currently supporting Anutin, holds the most seats but is barred from forming a government due to past legal rulings.
- Thaksin Shinawatra recently left Thailand, citing medical treatment needs, but intends to return for a court case.
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