Thai tycoon takes office as PM after royal endorsement

Anutin Charnvirakul, known for his role in Thailand’s 2022 cannabis decriminalization, has been endorsed as the new prime minister. He succeeds Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who was removed from office by court order. Anutin’s leadership is contingent on dissolving…
Bangkok, Sep 07, 2025 -Thai tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul took office as prime minister on Sunday, after an endorsement from the king started the conservative’s tenure as the nation’s new leader.”His Ma…