Bangkok, March 19, 2026 (AFP) - Thailand's new parliament elects Anutin as PM

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2026-03-19

Thailand's new parliament on Thursday elected Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister, keeping the conservative in the top office after his party routed its election rivals. "This parliament has voted for Anutin Chanvirakul to become prime minister," House Speaker Sophon Zaram said on the floor of the legislature, noting the incumbent had garnered more than half of the ballots cast. Anutin received 293 votes from newly seated lawmakers to win the p......

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