PM Vote Live: Thai House gathers to voteBhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul was seeking to be elected back to power on Thursday in a parliamentary vote on a prime minister that could usher in a rare period of stability for a country long plagued by political drama and turmoil. Before the session began, House Secretary-General Siroj Phaetphan read the royal command announcing the appointments of the House Speaker and deputy speakers. ‘No dissent’ in Pheu ThaiPheu Thai Party leader Julapun Amornvivat confirmed that the party would unanimously support Mr Anutin as prime minister, insisting there would be no internal dissent. Speaking at parliament on Thursday morning, Mr Julapun, also a party-list MP, said Pheu Thai’s stance on the prime ministerial vote was already clear. On whether policy discussions would also take place, Mr Julapun said policy talks were inevitable.

Source: Bangkok Post March 19, 2026 04:22 UTC