Thai parliament backs first conservative PM this century
Strong majority for Anutin Charnvirakul could bring political stability to south-east Asia’s second-largest economy
Strong majority for Anutin Charnvirakul could bring political stability to south-east Asia’s second-largest economy

Former health minister Anutin Charnvirakul the favourite to replace ousted Shinawatras but has promised new elections

Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s coalition at risk of collapse after backlash over effort to ease tensions with Cambodia

Bhumjaithai party led by prime minister emerges in strong position as progressive People’s party concedes defeat

Result offers hope of a breakthrough after decades of political instability

Royalist-military establishment has blocked past victors taking power despite public support for reform

Ruling marks latest blow against powerful political clan after daughter Paetongtarn removed from office