Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Thailand Political Crisis: PM Sacked, Power Struggle Intensifies
Thailand's government is in a state of upheaval.
The acting Prime Minister wants to dissolve the group of people who make laws.
At the same time, another party is supporting a new leader to become Prime Minister.
The former leader was removed from her job.
This situation has led to disagreement, with parties making moves to control the government.
The current situation is a result of instability in the country.
Everyone is trying to figure out what is going to happen next.
Acting Prime Minister requested the dissolution of parliament.
Paetongtarn Shinawatra was removed from office.
Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of Bhumjaithai Party, seeks to become the next Prime Minister.
The People's Party is supporting Anutin.
Pheu Thai Party, Paetongtarn's party, seeks new elections to restore stability.
- Who
- Anutin Charnvirakul, Phumtham Wechayachai, and Paetongtarn Shinawatra
- What
- Political turmoil following PM ouster, requests for parliament dissolution, and potential new PM
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Thailand
- Why
- Power struggle and instability following Paetongtarn Shinawatra's ouster.
Pheu Thai Party's Stance
Bhumjaithai Party's Stance
Political Direction
Pheu Thai Party's Stance
Pheu Thai Party wants to dissolve parliament and hold fresh elections.
Bhumjaithai Party's Stance
Bhumjaithai Party aims to form a government led by Anutin Charnvirakul.
- Acting PM Request
- Parliament Dissolution
- Request Submitter
- Phumtham Wechayachai
- New PM Candidate
- Anutin Charnvirakul
- Supported By
- People's Party
- Ousted PM
- Paetongtarn Shinawatra
- Opposition Party
- Pheu Thai Party
Sources
Thailand’s ruling Pheu Thai party moves to dissolve parliament, local media report
Thailand’s ruling Pheu Thai party prepared to dissolve parliament, official says
Thai opposition backs Bhumjaithai Party to form next government, leader says
Thailand’s ruling party seeks house dissolution as opposition backs rival’s PM bid
Acting Thai PM submits request for lower house dissolution: Report