"The vote on Friday means Anutin will replace Paetongtarn Shinawatra of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, who was dismissed by the Constitutional Court last month over an ethics scandal. list of 4 itemsend of list Anutin secured victory over Chaikasem Nitisiri, candidate of the populist Pheu Thai, with the support of the liberal People's Party. That backing from the largest party in the 500-seat parliament was premised on a promise from Anutin to call a general election within four months."
"He and his government are expected to take office in a few days after obtaining a formal appointment from King Maha Vajiralongkorn. Veteran Anutin's election deals another blow to the Shinawatra clan, which has been a mainstay of Thai politics for the past two decades. Their populist movement has long jousted with the pro-military, pro-monarchy establishment, but has been increasingly bedevilled by legal and political setbacks."
Thailand's parliament elected Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the conservative Bhumjaithai party, as prime minister after Paetongtarn Shinawatra was removed amid an ethics scandal. Anutin won with the support of the liberal People's Party and secured more than the required 247 votes from 492 active House members, though the final total awaits certification. The People's Party conditioned its backing on a promise by Anutin to call a general election within four months. Anutin and his government are expected to take office after formal appointment by King Maha Vajiralongkorn. The outcome further weakens the Shinawatra political dynasty, which has faced multiple legal and political setbacks.
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