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**Summary:**

Thailand has a new Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, following the dismissal of his predecessor, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, due to ethics violations. Anutin, known for his role in decriminalizing cannabis, received royal endorsement after being elected by Parliament. His election comes after a period of political instability with two previous Prime Ministers serving short terms. He secured the position with the support of the opposition People’s Party, promising constitutional reform and new elections. The political landscape remains complex with a potentially minority government and ongoing calls for democratic reforms.

**News Article:**

**Thailand Swears in New Prime Minister Amidst Political Turmoil**

**Bangkok -** Anutin Charnvirakul was sworn in as Thailand’s new Prime Minister on Sunday, September 7, 2025, following a turbulent period in Thai politics. The royal endorsement ceremony at the Bhumjaithai Party headquarters officially marked the beginning of Mr. Anutin’s term, just days after he was elected by Parliament.

Mr. Anutin, previously a Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister, replaces Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who was removed from office following an ethics scandal related to a controversial phone call. Ms. Shinawatra’s dismissal marked the culmination of a period of instability, with Mr. Anutin becoming Thailand’s third Prime Minister in just two years.

Known for his successful lobbying to decriminalize cannabis, Mr. Anutin secured the premiership with support from the opposition People’s Party. In exchange for their support, he has pledged to dissolve Parliament within four months and hold a referendum on drafting a new constitution. The People’s Party, however, will remain in opposition, potentially leaving the new government in a minority position.

“I’d like to take an oath that I determine to perform my duties to my fullest capabilities, with honesty and virtue,” Mr. Anutin stated after receiving the royal endorsement.

The political landscape in Thailand remains complex. The People’s Party, formerly known as the Move Forward Party, has long advocated for constitutional reforms to address the influence of the military and the monarchy. The Pheu Thai Party, from which the previous two Prime Ministers hailed, has announced its intention to become an opposition party.

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