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Anutin Charnvirakul leaves parliament on Sept. 5 after his election as Thailand's new prime minister: A looming election campaign is expected to impel his administration to try to build a quick record of achievements. © Reuters

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New Thai PM Anutin in race against clock to impress voters

Policy differences with bigger parties may see Bhumjaithai focus on populist measures

APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT, DOMINIC FAULDER and MARWAAN MACAN-MARKAR
September 12, 2025 06:00 JST

BANGKOK -- Anutin Charnvirakul has long been touted in Thailand as a politician on the move and a prospective prime minister.

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