Anutin Charnvirakul Confirmed as Thailand’s Prime Minister; Major Blow to Casino Legislation

Anutin Charnvirakul Becomes Thailand’s New Prime Minister Thailand’s parliament has elected Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, as the nation’s 32nd Prime Minister, with 311 votes securing his victory. The result follows the Constitutional Court’s removal of Paetongtarn Shinawatra, ending weeks of political turmoil.