BANGKOK/SINGAPORE — Acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has submitted a request to dissolve parliament as the main opposition People’s Party backed the conservative Bhumjaithai Party’s candidate to be the next leader, deepening the country’s political crisis.
Move comes after People’s Party says it will back Bhumjaithai candidate to leave government
People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut announces on Sept. 3 that his party’s lawmakers will back the Bhumjaithai Party’s candidate to be the next prime minister. Pheu Thai, the largest party in the ruling coalition, responded by seeking the dissolution of the legislature. (Photo by People’s Party) © People’s Party
YUICHI NITTA and APORNRATH PHOONPHONGHIPHAT
September 3, 2025 12:08 JST
Updated on September 3, 2025 13:38 JST
