Anutin Charnvirakul Elected Thailand’s New Prime Minister Amid Political Upheaval
Anutin Charnvirakul Elected Thailand’s New Prime Minister Amid Political Upheaval BANGKOK – Veteran politician Anutin Charnvirakul has been elected Thailand’s new prime minister following a parliamentary vote held today, Friday. The leader of the Bhumjaithai party secured a decisive 311 votes, comfortably exceeding the 247-vote majority required from the House of Representatives’ 492 active members. Anutin and his government are expected to formally take office within days, pending a royal appointment from King Maha Vajiralongkorn. The election of Anutin, 58,…