"I am returning power to the people, Anutin said on social media late on Thursday. He is Thailand's third prime minister since August 2023, and political instability is taking a toll on south-east Asia's second-largest economy, which is grappling with US tariffs, high household debt and weak consumption. In September, Anutin said he planned to dissolve parliament by the end of January, with a general election to be held in March or early April, but this move would accelerate that timeline."
"Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn later endorsed the decree, the official Royal Gazette announced on Friday, making way for early elections, which by law must be held within 45 to 60 days. The political turmoil coincides with a fourth day of a fierce border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia in which at least 20 people have been killed and nearly 200 wounded."
Thailand's prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, moved to dissolve parliament and trigger early elections after a breakdown with the opposition People's Party. The decree received royal endorsement and requires elections to be held within 45 to 60 days. The decision comes during intense border clashes with Cambodia that have caused at least 20 deaths and nearly 200 injuries. Anutin said the dissolution would not affect ongoing military operations along the frontier. Anutin became prime minister after leaving a coalition and securing People's Party backing, which had demanded a referendum on constitutional amendments and threatened a no-confidence motion when demands were unmet.
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