"Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul received royal permission Friday to dissolve Parliament, paving the way for general elections to be held early next year. "I'd like to return power to the people," he said in a one-line post on Facebook. "The House of Representatives dissolved to hold a new general election for members of the House," read a royal decree. Thai PM says decision to dissolve parliament will not impact border crisis management"
"The move to call for fresh elections comes at a delicate time for the country as Thai and Cambodian troops continue to fight along their contested border. Multiple people have been killed on both sides of the border since the latest skirmishes began earlier this week. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced on both sides as well. Anutin said his decision to dissolve Parliament will not affect the management of theongoing conflict."
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul received royal permission to dissolve Parliament, setting the stage for general elections early next year. A royal decree announced the dissolution and a Facebook post stated an intent to return power to the people. Under Thai law, elections must be held between 45 and 60 days after dissolution and Anutin will lead a caretaker government with limited powers. The decision coincides with fighting between Thai and Cambodian troops along a contested border, causing deaths and hundreds of thousands of displacements. Anutin's Bhumjaithai Party agreed to dissolve parliament as part of a deal that included a referendum on constitutional amendments and addressing the border dispute. Anutin and his party faced criticism over flood management and potential non-confidence motions.
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