fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week agoThailand tycoon who championed cannabis legalisation takes lead in race to be PM
Anutin, who is leader of the conservative Bhumjaithai party and perhaps best known for championing medical cannabis legalisation, has received the backing of MPs from the main opposition party People's party to form an interim government, provided he signs an agreement laid out by its leaders. The People's party said its lawmakers would supply the votes needed for Anutin to become prime minister, as long as he agrees to dissolve parliament within four months and commits to changing Thailand's constitution, possibly through holding a referendum a step the People's party hopes will make the country's system more democratic. The People's party will not join his government.
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