Thai PM dissolves parliament to 'return power to people'

BBC News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete December 12, 2025 at 03:06 AM

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Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved parliament, citing the need to "return power to the people" amidst political instability and recent challenges. The royal decree, published on Friday, comes after renewed clashes with Cambodia and criticism over the government's handling of flooding in southern Thailand. Anutin, Thailand's third prime minister since August 2023, faced an imminent vote of no confidence and had lost the support of the largest party in parliament, the People's Party. The dissolution order triggers a general election to be held within 45 to 60 days. The People's Party accused Bhumjaithai of failing to honour a deal involving constitutional reforms and an earlier dissolution of parliament.

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Maha Vajiralongkorn 30% Bhumjaithai party ×350% People's Party ×250% Cambodia ×280% Anutin Charnvirakul ×5100% Thailand ×4100%

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dissolution of parliament 100% general election 90% political turmoil 80% minority government 70% vote of no confidence 70% political instability 60% people's party 50% bhumjaithai party 50% border dispute 40%