Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha Steps Down from Politics After 2014 Coup

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, who came to power in a 2014 military coup, has announced his retirement from politics after his party finished fifth in the general election. Prayuth, who served almost nine years in office, made the announcement on Facebook and urged his party to continue their political activities. A new prime minister will be selected on Thursday, but it is uncertain if the nominee from the top-running party can get approved due to political differences with the conservative Senate. Prayuth did not provide a specific reason for his retirement but highlighted his accomplishments during his time in office.