"Having previously served as deputy prime minister, interior minister and health minister, the 58-year-old is most well-known for championing Thailand's cannabis decriminalization in 2022. His term officially began when the royal endorsement of King Vajiralongkorn was read aloud in a formal ceremony at Anutin's Bhumjaithai Party headquarters in Bangkok. "I will work at my full capacity with honesty and morality worthy of His Majesty's trust, for the benefit of the people and for the country," Anutin said."
"Pheu Thai is a populist party that has often wrangled with the pro-monarchy, pro-military establishment. However, dynasty heiress Paetongtarn Shinawatra was sacked by court order following a leaked phone call to former Cambodian leader Hun Sen. Following a recent border row with neighbors Cambodia, Paetongtarn was heard calling Hun Sen "uncle" and disparaging a Thai military commander. Thailand's Constitutional Court found on August 29 that her conduct had breached ministerial ethics and fired the 39-year-old after only a year in power."
Anutin Charnvirakul officially assumed Thailand's premiership after King Maha Vajiralongkorn endorsed his appointment. Anutin won the prime minister vote with backing from the People's Party, which agreed to support him on condition that he dissolve parliament and call fresh elections within four months. The move followed the court-ordered sacking of former prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra after a leaked phone call and alleged misconduct related to a border row with Cambodia. Anutin, 58, previously held deputy prime minister, interior and health portfolios and is known for championing cannabis decriminalization in 2022. The royal endorsement was read at a formal ceremony in Bangkok.
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