Anutin Charnvirakul Elected Thailand’s New Prime Minister:
Anutin Charnvirakul, a seasoned political figure and leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, was elected Prime Minister of Thailand on September 5, 2025, following a landslide parliamentary vote. His victory marks a dramatic turn in Thai politics, displacing the long-dominant Pheu Thai Party backed by billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra, and ending a week of political upheaval. With 63% of the vote, Anutin emerged as a clear winner over rival Chaikasem Nitisiri, signalling a shift in Thailand’s power dynamics as the influence of the Shinawatra dynasty weakens.
