Who is Thailand’s new prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul?

Anutin Charnvirakul, Thailand's prime minister-elect, centre, leaves parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. - Bloomberg

BANGKOK: Thailand’s Parliament has picked Anutin Charnvirakul, the 58-year-old leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, to be the next prime minister.

The following is background on Anutin, who was elected following last week’s dismissal of Paetongtarn Shinawatra from the role after the Constitutional Court found she had violated ethical rules.