BANGKOK/SINGAPORE -- Acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has submitted a request to dissolve parliament as the main opposition People's Party backed the conservative Bhumjaithai Party's candidate to be the next leader, deepening the country's political crisis.
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Thai acting prime minister seeks to dissolve parliament as rivals unite
People's Party agrees deal to enable Bhumjaithai to lead government
Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul shows the signed memorandum of understanding between his coalition parties and the People's Party at parliament in Bangkok, on Wednesday. The deal could enable Anutin to become the next Thai prime minister and lead to a general election within four months. © AP
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