Anutin Charnvirakul. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Anutin Charnvirakul has clinched the position of Thailand's prime minister following a commanding victory in the parliamentary vote on Friday. With robust support from opposition members, Anutin surpassed the necessary threshold, leaving behind the candidate from the Shinawatra family’s erstwhile ruling party.

 

This victory concludes a tumultuous week marked by political manoeuvres and intense power struggles.

 

Anutin’s win is a significant setback for the Shinawatra family, renowned for its enduring influence in Thai politics, reported Reuters.

 

The decisive outcome came after days of intrigue and strategic alignments, showcasing Anutin’s adept political acumen. His rise to premiership highlights a shift in the country's political landscape, potentially reshaping future alliances.

 

The election resolves recent political unrest and power vacuums, offering a new direction for Thailand's governance.

 

The focus now shifts to how Anutin will address the country's challenges and unite a diverse political spectrum. His leadership marks a pivotal chapter in Thailand's history, setting the stage for what could be a transformative period in the nation’s political journey.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from REuters 2025-09-05

 

 

Just saw this on TV. 
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Aiiiiiii Farang.

Just joking - I consider him a good pick.  Wife likes him.  And he's not a Shin.

Now we do not who is really in charge, unlike the previous PM.

Just now, connda said:

Just saw this on TV. 
A-Nu-Tin
A-Nu-Tin
A-Nu-Tin
Aiiiiiii Farang.

Just joking - I consider him a good pick.  Wife likes him.  And he's not a Shin.

Now maybe the Cannabis legislation will go back to being sane instead of axing a few thousand new cannabis based businesses!

The anti cannabis crowd here on AN won't be happy. 

This should be interesting, as he's one of the most anti-foreigner politicians out there 😎

Anutin pro farang or anti farang ? Do you think tighther rules on visa ? Crackdown on DTV ? 

I think this peaceful transition of power will be good for Thailand. Anutin appointment will avoid a power vacuum and allow the parliament to function and hopefully passed the budget which will start on 1st October and others stimulus packages before the election to boost the economy. He now has the majority in Parliamen and should help him get through most bills. The days of street protests and coups could perhaps be over.  

3 minutes ago, KimchiCurry said:

Anutin pro farang or anti farang ? Do you think tighther rules on visa ? Crackdown on DTV ? 

I guess you have not been following the news. He will be pm for around 4 months until new elections are held. Most of the work in Parliament will be organizing for that as well as working on the new constitution.  

I don't think this will be as toxic for farangs as it appears. His fanaticism during Covid was rethought and he decided he had misspoke. He had the right idea on the cannabis issue and I think he deserves a second chance.

If PTP remained in power they were finished at the next election. This has been brought forward to today. As of today PTP are finished.

8 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

This should be interesting, as he's one of the most anti-foreigner politicians out there 😎

 

I am going to have to up my game from taking a monthly shower to a weekly shower so I will not be a dirty farang,

7 minutes ago, marin said:

I guess you have not been following the news. He will be pm for around 4 months until new elections are held. Most of the work in Parliament will be organizing for that as well as working on the new constitution.  

 

I hope he stay true to his words. 

For four months he is going to be too busy to think about foreigners. If he sticks to his promise to call an election, he will be looking for some propaganda punches to win more seats. However, the People's Party may receive more seats in the next election, which he has to stop. I will be looking out for criminal charges against the PP leadership and a dissolution of the party immediately before the election. 

The OP reads more as a quick press release. Just another period of time in a ongoing disaster.🙃🙃

1 minute ago, Purdey said:

For four months he is going to be too busy to think about foreigners. If he sticks to his promise to call an election, he will be looking for some propaganda punches to win more seats. However, the People's Party may receive more seats in the next election, which he has to stop. I will be looking out for criminal charges against the PP leadership and a dissolution of the party immediately before the election. 

 

Make sense. Gonna be busy finding solutions to stay in power until the general election in 2027. 

17 minutes ago, connda said:

Now maybe the Cannabis legislation will go back to being sane instead of axing a few thousand new cannabis based businesses!

Was the (whatever) legislation ever passed or it is all still somebodys rule?🙃🙃

17 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

I think this peaceful transition of power will be good for Thailand. Anutin appointment will avoid a power vacuum and allow the parliament to function and hopefully passed the budget which will start on 1st October and others stimulus packages before the election to boost the economy. He now has the majority in Parliamen and should help him get through most bills. The days of street protests and coups could perhaps be over.  

Street protests finished in Thailand years ago. Coups are now conducted by the judiciary.🙃🙃

23 minutes ago, marin said:

I guess you have not been following the news. He will be pm for around 4 months until new elections are held. Most of the work in Parliament will be organizing for that as well as working on the new constitution.  

New elections in 4 months...........................only if Anutin does not renege the agreement with PP

32 minutes ago, GreasyFingers said:

Now we do not who is really in charge, unlike the previous PM.

Godfather Newin

He’s not my favourite Martian, but probably best Thailand could hope for under the circumstances. Keep weed and abolish the silly tax thing for starters. Those were Takk’s babies. 

1 minute ago, prakhonchai nick said:

New elections in 4 months...........................only if Anutin does not renege the agreement with PP

I wouldn’t bet on that 

PP getting played out soon

The dope shops might be happy, 

44 minutes ago, marin said:

I guess you have not been following the news. He will be pm for around 4 months until new elections are held. Most of the work in Parliament will be organizing for that as well as working on the new constitution.  

Nevertheless high on his agenda is a law forcing all foreigners to wear face masks in public places, he wants to protect the Thai folks from disease.

3 minutes ago, Peter Crow said:

Nevertheless high on his agenda is a law forcing all foreigners to wear face masks in public places, he wants to protect the Thai folks from disease.

Oh my, I sure hope you dont believe that. 

57 minutes ago, redwood1 said:

 

I am going to have to up my game from taking a monthly shower to a weekly shower so I will not be a dirty farang,

Because showers have EVERYTHING to do with Covid....Duh!!!

Just wrapped up a long day of work and what do I see?

Anutin just became the 32nd PM of Thailand! 🎉
 

I’m celebrating the only way that feels right, sparking up a nice joint. What a beautiful day for us fans of this harmless little plant.
 

Congrats, Anutin! I can already hear the grumpy crowd warming up 😂

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The focus now shifts to how Anutin will address the country's challenges and unite a diverse political spectrum. His leadership marks a pivotal chapter in Thailand's history, setting the stage for what could be a transformative period in the nation’s political journey.

He will do the cubed root of <deleted> all - far too busy sifting through the trough, and making sure he remains on top of the midden of his making!

Weed! Weed! Weed!

 

Life is getting better, life is getting happier.

Oh great....another WEF puppet