Thailand's next PM reaffirms fresh polls promise
Summary
Thailand's new prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, has pledged to lead the interim government to fresh polls within four months, reaffirming his commitment to dissolve parliament as agreed.
Key Points
- Anutin Charnvirakul was confirmed by Thai parliament as the new prime minister, ending a week-long power vacuum.
- He pledged to honor agreements to dissolve parliament within four months for fresh elections.
- Anutin leads a coalition government that excludes the Shinawatra family's Pheu Thai party.
- Thaksin Shinawatra fled Thailand ahead of a Supreme Court verdict that could see him jailed.
