Thai parliament elects Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister
Summary
Thailand’s parliament elected Anutin Charnvirakul as the new prime minister. Anutin, from the Bhumjaithai party, won the majority in parliament and will take over from the dismissed Paetongtarn Shinawatra. He promised to hold a general election within four months.Key Facts
- Anutin Charnvirakul leads the conservative Bhumjaithai party.
- He replaces former Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who was dismissed over an ethics scandal.
- Anutin won against Chaikasem Nitisiri of the Pheu Thai party with support from the liberal People’s Party.
- He secured more than 247 votes, a majority needed in the 500-seat parliament.
- Anutin plans to call a general election within four months.
- His election signifies a setback for the Shinawatra family, influential in Thai politics for two decades.
- Anutin was once aligned with the Pheu Thai coalition but broke away over disagreements.
- Anutin's government will officially start after appointment by King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
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