Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha, who seized power nine years ago in a coup, announces his retirement from politics
The announcement came two days before Thailand’s parliament was set to vote for a new prime minister following a May election that saw Thais overwhelmingly reject military-backed rule. Prayut, 69, has ruled Thailand since 2014, when as army chief, he seized power in a coup and declared himself prime minister. In 2019, his party’s coalition won the most seats in parliament and he was elected leader with the backing of the senate.
Pheu Thai, the main opposition party that has been a populist force in Thailand for 20 years, came second. Prayut was not expected to gain enough support in the lower house to win another term as premier, as his party only won 36 seats in the May election – though the final outcome still remains uncertain. Prayut will remain as prime minister until the new government is formed.
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