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Thailand’s acting PM moves to dissolve parliament amid leadership bid

Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul is surrounded by media representatives at the party's headquarters in Bangkok on September 1, 2025 [AFP]

Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has submitted a petition to dissolve parliament after the largest opposition party backed a rival candidate to lead the country following the recent Thai court decision to remove Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office.

The “house dissolution decree”, submitted on Wednesday by the ruling Pheu Thai party, is now awaiting royal approval, according to party secretary-general Sorawong Thienthong.

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