Thailand's new prime minister

• On September 5, 2025, Anutin Charnvirakul was elected as the new Prime Minister of Thailand by the country's parliament.

• He has become Thailand's third Prime Minister since 2023, amid ongoing political instability.

• The 58-year-old leader secured 273 votes in the lower house, more than the 247 votes needed to win.

• His main rival, Chaikasem Nithisiri of the Shinawatra family-led faction, got 132 votes.

• Anutin managed to secure the prime minister's post after receiving support from the pro-democracy People's Party.

• The People's Party's support came on the condition that new elections be held in the coming months.