US EditionThailand’s ruling party seeks new election as a way out of political crisis
Anutin Charnvirakul secured backing from 146 lawmakers and seven parties with a condition for fresh elections within four months, aiming to resolve political deadlock.
- Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party, claims support from 146 lawmakers to become prime minister after the incumbent was ousted by a court ruling.
- The People's Party has backed Anutin, emphasizing that their support hinges on a promise to dissolve parliament for new elections within four months.
- Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai warned of economic repercussions resulting from the prolonged political crisis in Thailand.
- Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut of the People's Party criticized the Pheu Thai Party's governance, saying, 'With all of these problems, our lawmakers think we should return power to the people.
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Thailand, which has been under a caretaker government since last week, saw competing efforts to resolve its political crisis on Wednesday, as the country’s main opposition party agreed to support its rival to be the next prime minister while the party in power said it wants a new election.
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Washington Top NewsThailand's ruling party seeks new election as a way out of political crisis
Thailand is navigating a political crisis with competing efforts to resolve it. The main opposition party has agreed to support its rival for the next leader, while the ruling party wants a new election.
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