Thailand's new prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged to dissolve parliament within four months.



Anutin formally took office after he received a royal endorsement on Sunday. He was elected as prime minister after his predecessor Paetongtarn Shinawatra was removed by the country's Constitutional Court.



Anutin held a news conference on Sunday and said, "I will dissolve parliament within the four-month timeframe that was agreed upon to return power to the people so they can decide the future of the country."



As leader of the conservative Bhumjaithai Party, Anutin gained support from the pro-democracy People's Party on condition of the dissolution.
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Quiz 1:
Who became Thailand's new prime minister in September 2025?
A. Paetongtarn Shinawatra
B. Anutin Charnvirakul
C. The pro-democracy People's Party leader
D. The Constitutional Court member

Quiz 2:
What did Anutin Charnvirakul pledge to do within four months of taking office?
A. Maintain the status quo
B. Increase taxes
C. Dissolve parliament
D. Implement a new constitution

Quiz 3:
Which political party did Anutin Charnvirakul lead and which party supported him on a specific condition?
A. The conservative Bhumjaithai Party; the pro-democracy People's Party
B. The Constitutional Court; the pro-democracy People's Party
C. The conservative Bhumjaithai Party; the Conservative Coalition
D. The pro-democracy People's Party; the Constitutional Court

[Answer block]
Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2: C
Quiz 3: A