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Thai parliament to vote on new PM on Thursday, house speaker says

Thai parliament to vote on new PM on Thursday, house speaker says
Anutin Charnvirakul, Thailand's caretaker Prime Minister, Bhumjaithai Party leader and prime ministerial candidate, reacts upon arrival ahead of a meeting with party members at Bhumjaithai Party headquarters, after the party won the general election, in Bangkok, Thailand on Feb 12.
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PUBLISHED ONMarch 16, 2026 10:12 AM

BANGKOK — Thailand's parliament will hold a session on March 19 to vote on a new prime minister, House Speaker Sophon Zaram said on Monday, following last month's general election.

Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is seeking to be voted back to office by the new parliament after his Bhumjaithai Party won a clear victory in the Feb 8 election.

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