Thailand gets a new prime minister

Anutin Charnvirakul who championed cannabis legalisation has been elected as Thailand’s prime minister.

Thai parliament overwhelmingly voted the 58 – year old Anutin following the dismissal of Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

Anutin had started his politics in Paetongtarn;s Thai Rak Thai party but eventually moved to Bhumjaithai party.

His name has been those shortlisted as prime minister in 2019 and 2023.

He was Thailand’s Health Minister during the Covid-19 pandemic.