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Conservative Bhumjaithai Party Leader Elected Thailand's New Prime Minister in Parliament Vote

Thailand's parliament has elected Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the conservative opposition Bhumjaithai party, as the country's prime minister in a vote on Friday.

Thailand's parliament has elected Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the conservative opposition Bhumjaithai party, as the country's prime minister in a vote on Friday that replaces outgoing Prime Minister Paetongtara government, marking a shift for the Southeast Asian nation.

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