Thai parliament elects Anutin Charnvirakul as new PM
Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the opposition Bhumjaithai Party, was elected as Thailand's new prime minister on Friday after winning a majority in a parliamentary vote, reported Xinhua.
Anutin beat his sole contender, nominated by the ruling Pheu Thai Party, Chaikasem Nitisiri, to lead the next government, following a court ruling last week that removed Paetongtarn Shinawatra from her premiership over an ethics breach.
After a one-hour roll call vote, Second Deputy House Speaker Chalad Khamchuang announced that Anutin received 311 votes in favor from the 490 members present in the House of Representatives, exceeding the simple majority required for approval.
Anutin is pending formal endorsement by Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn to become the 32nd prime minister of the Southeast Asian country.
In his speech after the parliamentary session, Anutin expressed gratitude to fellow Thai citizens for their support for the prime ministership, which was conveyed through members of parliament.
"I look forward to working hand in hand with all parties for the benefit of the people, aiming to advance the country swiftly and mitigate past missed opportunities," he told reporters.
He added that his new government would strictly uphold law enforcement and combat abuses of power.
The 58-year-old former construction magnate was appointed as Bhumjaithai's leader in 2012. He has since served as deputy prime minister in several administrations and held ministerial portfolios for interior and public health.
The outgoing Pheu Thai-led government's bid earlier this week to dissolve the lower house of parliament was rejected on legal grounds concerning its authority to undertake such actions while serving in a caretaker capacity, clearing the way for Friday's prime ministerial election.
The nation's main opposition People's Party, which controls nearly a third of lower house seats, announced its support for Anutin to form a new government on Wednesday under the condition that parliament is dissolved for fresh elections within four months.
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