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

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

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…

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

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

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.