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Conservative Thai Tycoon Wins Parliament Vote to Become PM
Anutin Charnvirakul won 311 of 492 parliamentary votes to become prime minister, pledging to dissolve parliament within four months for fresh elections, ending the Shinawatra era.
- On September 5, 2025, Thailand's parliament elected conservative construction tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister in Bangkok.
- Anutin's rise followed a week of political turmoil triggered by the Constitutional Court firing Paetongtarn Shinawatra for ethics breaches linked to a border conflict on August 29.
- Anutin obtained essential support from the largest opposition group, the 143-seat People's Party, whose endorsement is conditional on the dissolution of parliament and the calling of new elections within a four-month timeframe.
- He won 311 of 492 votes and pledged to work relentlessly to resolve issues quickly, stating there is “not a lot of time” to act.
- Anutin’s appointment ends the Shinawatra dynasty’s hold on power but may lead to a more conservative government amid political uncertainties and pending royal endorsement.
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Veteran politician Charnvirakul elected Thai PM
BANGKOK, Thailan — Veteran Thai politician Anutin Charnvirakul was elected prime minister on Friday after winning a parliamentary vote, according to an official tally. The leader of the Bhumjaithai party won a total of 311 votes, far exceeding the 247 required majority from the House of Representative’s 492 active members. He and his government are expected to take office in a few days after obtaining a formal appointment from King Maha Vajiralo…
·Manila, Philippines
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The successor of the deposed head of government, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has been clarified: Now Anutin Charnvirakul must lead the South East Asian kingdom through turbulent times, but perhaps not for long.
·Bonn, Germany
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