Thailand's Anutin Charnvirakul Elected Prime Minister Amid Political Changes
TL;DR
Thailand's parliament elected Anutin Charnvirakul as the new prime minister, replacing the dismissed Paetongtarn Shinawatra, marking a significant shift in Thai politics and a blow to the Shinawatra dynasty. Anutin's victory, supported by the largest party and promising a general election within four months, reflects ongoing political realignments following recent court rulings and leadership changes.
- Thai parliament elects Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister Al Jazeera
- Thailand's Anutin Charnvirakul: from cannabis crusader to prime minister Reuters
- Anutin Charnvirakul: Thailand names third prime minister in two years BBC
- Thai Parliament Picks New Prime Minister but National Election Looms The New York Times
- Veteran Thai politician Anutin Charnvirakul wins vote in Parliament to become next prime minister AP News
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on Al Jazeera