Acting Thai government moves to dissolve parliament
Summary
Thailand's acting prime minister has moved to dissolve parliament after opposition backed a rival candidate. An election is expected within 45 to 60 days upon royal approval.
Key Points
- Thailand's acting prime minister has submitted a house dissolution decree following a parliamentary power struggle.
- The largest opposition party, People's Party, backed conservative tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul to lead the country.
- Former premier Paetongtarn Shinawatra was ousted by the Constitutional Court over a border dispute with Cambodia.
- House dissolution will trigger an election within 45 to 60 days after royal approval.
