Anutin Charnvirakul Supports Pheu Thai Party Leadership

Thailand's caretaker deputy premier Anutin Charnvirakul affirmed the strength of the ruling coalition and supported the Pheu Thai Party to lead the formation of a new government after Srettha Thavisin was dismissed as prime minister.

Thailand's caretaker deputy premier Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday confirmed the ruling coalition's stability and advocated for the Pheu Thai Party to spearhead the formation of the new government following Srettha Thavisin's dismissal as prime minister.

Anutin, who heads the Bhumjaithai Party— the coalition's second-largest member—stated he had no ambitions to become premier himself and emphasized that the Pheu Thai Party, as the coalition's largest part, should take the lead in forming the government.

(With inputs from agencies.)