"Business tycoon and veteran politician Anutin Charnvirakul has taken office as prime minister of Thailand, after an endorsement from the king paved the way for his tenure as the nation's newest leader following months of political turmoil. His Majesty the King has endorsed Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul to be prime minister from now onwards, secretary-general of Thailand's lower house of parliament Arpath Sukhanunth declared on Sunday, reading aloud a royal command in a ceremony at Anutin's Bhumjaithai Party headquarters in Bangkok."
"Images posted on social media by Thai news agencies on Sunday showed Anutin bowing before an image of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, before greeting his family, including his father, a former interior minister. In remarks after accepting his election, Anutin was quoted by Bangkok Post as saying it was a limitless blessing and honour for him and his family. Anutin also promised to perform his prime minister position at his best with honesty and righteousness for the benefit of Thai people and the stability of Thailand, Bangkok Post reported."
Business tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul took office as Thailand's prime minister after royal endorsement following months of political turmoil. Social media images showed him bowing before an image of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and greeting his family, including his father, a former interior minister. He described the appointment as a limitless blessing and vowed to serve with honesty and righteousness for the benefit of Thai people and national stability. Anutin, 58, is the kingdom's third leader in two years and secured backing from the progressive People's Party on condition he dissolves parliament within four months for fresh elections. Surveys show roughly 59 percent want immediate dissolution and nearly 60 percent support constitutional amendments.
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