Anutin Charnvirakul elected new Thai PM
Anutin Charnvirakul is set to become Thailand's 32nd prime minister, a week after the dismissal of former leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The political veteran is the third prime minister to be elected in two years. The leader of the opposition Bhumjaithai party
got strong backing from the People's Party, the opposition party with the largest number of seats in parliament. But in return, Mr Anutin promised to dissolve the lower house and call for elections within four months. CNA's Saksith Saiyasombut reports.
Anutin Charnvirakul is set to become Thailand's 32nd prime minister, a week after the dismissal of former leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The political veteran is the third prime minister to be elected in two years. The leader of the opposition Bhumjaithai party
got strong backing from the People's Party, the opposition party with the largest number of seats in parliament. But in return, Mr Anutin promised to dissolve the lower house and call for elections within four months. CNA's Saksith Saiyasombut reports.