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Thailand's parliament elected Anutin Charnvirakul as the new prime minister, replacing the dismissed Paetongtarn Shinawatra, marking a significant shift in Thai politics and a blow to the Shinawatra dynasty. Anutin's victory, supported by the largest party and promising a general election within four months, reflects ongoing political realignments following recent court rulings and leadership changes.
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was removed from office by a court over a leaked phone call with Cambodia's former leader, which breached ethics rules and heightened political turmoil, impacting her family's long-standing influence in Thai politics.
The long-standing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia escalated into violence after political tensions, leaked conversations, and regional power plays, with both countries experiencing increased hostility and economic repercussions amid a lack of strong leadership and diplomatic resolution efforts.
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces calls to resign after a leaked private conversation with Cambodia's former leader Hun Sen, which included dismissive remarks about the military and hints of personal favoritism, sparking political turmoil and concerns over potential instability.
The Pheu Thai Party, founded by Thaksin Shinawatra, is expected to dominate Sunday's election in Thailand, but it faces a challenge from the progressive Move Forward Party. The Pheu Thai Party's success will depend on whether it can retain its appeal in its traditional heartland in the country's north. The Shinawatras tap into a deep if muted regional pride, but the party can no longer count on automatic support in the region. Move Forward is currently expected to win 110 seats nationwide on May 14 and increasingly sees the upper north as winnable territory.
Thailand is set to hold its first general election since the 2014 military coup, with the Shinawatra political dynasty pitted against the country's military rulers. The election is seen as a test of the military's commitment to democracy, with the junta having rewritten the constitution to limit the power of elected officials. The Shinawatras, who have won every election since 2001, have been accused of corruption and abuse of power, but remain popular with many rural voters.
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra, is running to become Thailand's next prime minister. Her party, Pheu Thai, has performed well in polling, but the system is skewed in favor of military-linked candidates. Paetongtarn faces questions over her political experience and must also grapple with demands for major structural reforms of Thai society. Even if her party wins the most seats, she may not be able to take power due to the role of military-appointed senators.
Thailand's parliament has been dissolved to make way for an election in May, which is expected to reignite a power struggle between the military-backed establishment and the Shinawatra family, which has dominated elections for two decades. The billionaire family's parties have won every election since 2001, but three of its governments were removed in military coups or by court rulings. The election will choose members of parliament, which together with an appointed Senate will choose a prime minister by the end of July.