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Blue Party Leader Takes the Helm: Anutin’s Path to Thailand’s New PM

Thailand's 32nd Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, is about to turn 59 on September 13. During his tenure leading a minority government, he has assured People's Party members

Thai Lawmakers Vote for a New Prime Minister as Candidates Promise an Early Election

Thai lawmakers met to select a new prime minister Friday as major parties made competing promises to soon dissolve Parliament and call an election

Thaksin Leaves Thailand for Dubai Amid Rising Suspicions

One night before parliament was set to vote for Thailand's 32nd prime minister—almost certainly Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul, backed by the opposition People's Party—former Prime Minister Thaksin

How the People’s Party’s Choice Hurt Them More Than Pheu Thai

Thailand's political landscape shifted dramatically Wednesday as the People's Party—holding the most parliamentary seats—chose to back Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul for 32nd Prime Minister

Thailand’s Ruling Party Seeks New Election As a Way Out of Political Crisis

Thailand, which has been under a caretaker government since last week, saw competing efforts to resolve its political crisis on Wednesday, as the country’s main opposition party agreed to support its rival to be the next prime minister

Chaikasem Nitisiri Emerges as Pheu Thai’s Last PM Hope

Pheu Thai Party released the biography of Chaikasem Nitisiri, their remaining prime ministerial candidate, while negotiating with the opposition People's Party for support.

People’s Party Holds Key to Thailand’s Next Prime Minister

Thailand's political future hangs in the balance as the opposition People's Party, with 143 parliamentary seats, emerges as the decisive kingmaker

What to Know After the Top Court in Thailand Booted the Prime Minister

Thailand’s political crisis deepened as the Constitutional Court on Friday removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office just a year into her term.

Paetongtarn Removed from Office Over Leaked Hun Sen Call

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was removed from office after the Constitutional Court ruled she had breached ethics laws in her handling of a border dispute with Cambodia over leaked audio recordings of her conversations with Cambodian leader Hun Sen. 
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Government Clarifies Prisoner, Refugee Employment Policy

Key government ministers on Thursday defended controversial plans to address Thailand's labor shortage by recruiting workers from refugee camps, soon-to-be-discharged soldiers, and well-behaved prisoners

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