Current Affairs - International - Discussion

Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, was elected as Thailand’s new Prime Minister on September 5, 2025, securing 63% of the parliamentary vote. His victory marked a major shift in Thai politics, ending the long-standing dominance of the Pheu Thai Party and signaling the decline of the Shinawatra family’s influence. Known for his role in managing Thailand’s COVID-19 response and for spearheading the decriminalization of cannabis, Anutin is considered a pragmatic dealmaker. His success was also due to a strategic pact with the People’s Party, which supported him in exchange for promises of constitutional reform and fresh elections.