Anutin Charnvirakul elected prime minister of Thailand in parliamentary vote
Summary
Anutin Charnvirakul was elected as Thailand's new prime minister after winning a parliamentary vote. He received more than enough votes required from the House of Representatives to secure the position. Anutin's government is expected to take office soon after formal approval from the King of Thailand.Key Facts
- Anutin Charnvirakul won 311 votes in the parliamentary vote, exceeding the 247 needed to become prime minister.
- He is the leader of the Bhumjaithai party.
- Anutin will replace Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who was dismissed due to a court order for ethics violations.
- The new government is expected to receive formal approval from King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
- Anutin resigned from the previous coalition government led by Pheu Thai following a political scandal.
- His party has agreed to dissolve Parliament within four months to gain support from the People’s Party.
- Anutin played a key role in decriminalizing cannabis in Thailand and served as health minister during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- There is a proposal for a referendum to draft a new constitution, which Anutin's government may need to consider.
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