Thai PM dissolves parliament to 'return power to people'
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Thailand's parliament has been dissolved following nearly a week of clashes along the border with Cambodia, with a general election to be held within 45 to 60 days, announced by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
- Anutin cited the deadly border dispute, political instability, and challenges faced by his minority government since taking office three months ago as reasons for the dissolution, which aims to return political power to the people.
- The decision comes amid criticism of Anutin's handling of severe flooding in southern Thailand, which killed at least 176 people, and ongoing fighting with Cambodia that has resulted in at least 20 deaths and displaced hundreds of thousands.
- Anutin lost support from the largest party in parliament, the youthful and progressive People's Party
