Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Thailand Names New Prime Minister: Anutin Charnvirakul
Thailand's Parliament has chosen Anutin Charnvirakul as the new Prime Minister, making him the third leader in just two years.
This change comes after Paetongtarn Shinawatra was removed from office by the Constitutional Court due to ethical concerns related to the border dispute with Cambodia.
Anutin Charnvirakul, who leads the Bhumjai Thai Party, was elected in Parliament.
This indicates significant political shifts within the government.
Anutin Charnvirakul has been elected as the new Prime Minister of Thailand.
He is the third leader in Thailand in two years.
The election took place in Parliament.
The previous leader, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, was ousted by the Constitutional Court.
Paetongtarn Shinawatra was ousted for ethical violations linked to her handling of the border dispute with Cambodia.
- Who
- Anutin Charnvirakul, Thai Parliament
- What
- Parliament elected a new Prime Minister
- When
- September 5, 2025 (per image description)
- Where
- Thailand
- Why
- Paetongtarn Shinawatra was ousted by the Constitutional Court for ethical violations
- New Prime Minister
- Anutin Charnvirakul
- Preceding Leader
- Paetongtarn Shinawatra
- Reason for leadership change
- Paetongtarn Shinawatra was ousted by the Constitutional Court for ethical violations
- Political party of new leader
- Leader of Bhumjai Thai Party
Sources
Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin makes surprise departure ahead of risky court ruling
Thai parliament to vote on new PM, as Thaksin jets off amid chaos
Thai parliament to vote on new PM, as Thaksin flees country amid chaos
