Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha Retires from Politics, Nine Years After Coup

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has announced his retirement from politics, nine years after seizing power in a military coup. Following his party's poor performance in the recent election, Prayuth will remain caretaker premier until a new government is formed. Despite facing challenges and protests throughout his tenure, the former army chief claims to have achieved many successes in protecting the nation, religion, and monarchy. The new parliament will convene on Thursday to vote on the next prime minister.