US EditionThailand's parliament elects Anutin Charnvirakul as new PM
Anutin Charnvirakul secured 311 parliamentary votes to become prime minister, promising constitutional amendments and elections within four months amid a political power shift.
- On September 5, 2025, Anutin Charnvirakul was elected as Thailand's 32nd Prime Minister with 311 votes in parliament following the dismissal of Paetongtarn Shinawatra for ethical violations.
- His election took place amid significant political turmoil after billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra's abrupt departure for Dubai, deepening instability in Thai politics.
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The conservative magnate Anutin Charnvirakul took office as Prime Minister of Thailand on Sunday, evicting the ruling political dynasty for many years.
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der Standard DEThe former Prime Minister had been deposed by the Constitutional Court. Anutin had already been Deputy Head of Government, Minister of Home Affairs and Health
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Cannabis champion Anutin sworn in as Thailand's prime minister
BANGKOK: Thai tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul took office as prime minister on Sunday, with the cannabis-championing conservative ousting the nation’s dominant political dynasty and setting course for elections early next year. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
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