BANGKOK: Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has endorsed Anutin Charnvirakul as the country's prime minister, Secretary-General of the House of Representatives Sirote Paetphan announced on Friday (March 20). In his address, Anutin pledged to govern with absolute integrity, promising to prioritise the well-being of the Thai people and foster a new, collaborative political atmosphere. He emphasised the need for all sectors to intensely and seriously scrutinise government work to ensure transparent administration based on the rule of law. Highlighting the governmental transition, the prime minister expressed his desire for the shift to generate a forward-looking environment in society and cultivate a new, people-centric working culture. The royal endorsement paves the way for cabinet formation and policy address to parliament, a formality required for the new government to officially assume office.

Source: The Star March 21, 2026 08:59 UTC