Anutin Charnvirakul, a conservative politician, secured enough support for the job only after agreeing to a demand from the liberal opposition to call for an election in months.

The decision came after the People’s Party said it will back tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul’s bid to form a new government.

Conservative Bhumjaithai party leader Anutin Charnvirakul gets main opposition party’s conditional backing to form interim government

Anutin Charnvirakul, a conservative politician, secured enough support for the job only after agreeing to a demand from the liberal opposition to call for an election in months.

The vote came a week after Paetongtarn Shinawatra was removed from office amid an ethics scandal.

Under a deal with the opposition People’s Party, Anutin must call a fresh election within four months of being sworn in.

Anutin Charnvirakul voted in by parliament after promising election in four months, as Thaksin Shinawatra jets out

BANGKOK: Anutin Charnvirakul, who was confirmed by parliament on Friday as Thailand’s new prime minister, is a cautious and pragmatic politician adept at straddling the country’s…

The Thai parliament voted in former deputy prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister after a court ousted his predecessor, Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

New leader Anutin Charnvirakul says parliament is expected to be dissolved in four months, and will form his cabinet as soon as possible.

Anutin Charnvirakul pledges to lead Thailand's interim government to new elections after being confirmed as Prime Minister.

Businessman and veteran politician vows to perform his duties ‘with honesty and righteousness’ amid political turmoil.