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 political divide. He’s best known for leading a successful campaign to decriminalize cannabis in Thailand. The 58-year-old’s political ambitions have been supported by his family’s wealth and a strong regional power base in Thailand’s northeastern Isan region, where his Bhumjaithai party garners support from the large, rural population.

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

As Thai lawmakers vote for a prime minister on Friday, the Bhumjaithai leader has received unexpected support from the People’s Party.

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

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.

Thailand has seen multiple administrations deposed by court interventions and military coups.

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…

Dopo decenni in politica e due tentativi falliti, il leader del partito conservatore Bhumjaithai ha ottenuto i voti per guidare il Paese. Ma per avere l’appogg…

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

È altamente probabile che quel pezzo di Thailandia che si identifica con il re e le forze armate abbia trovato in Anutin Charnvirakul, 58 anni, il leader in grado di “federare” i…

Anutin Charnvirakul’s hobbies, which include playing saxophone, flying planes and cooking, show a relaxed and casual yet shrewd politician

Une semaine après la destitution de Paetongtarn Shinawatra, le leader du parti conservateur Bhumjaithai a été désigné, vendredi 5 septembre, à la tête du gouvernement thaïlandais.…

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

Economist Ekniti Nitithanprapas, executive Auttapol Rerkpiboon and diplomat Sihasak Phuangketkeow selected as ministers.

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

Anutin Charnvirakul becomes Thailand's Prime Minister after decriminalizing cannabis, succeeding predecessor ousted for ethics violations and border dispute.

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