New Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin takes office

Mr. Srettha received a document from King Maha Vajiralongkorn forming a new government in a ceremony at the Pheu Thai Party headquarters at 6 p.m. local time, and is likely to announce a new cabinet in the coming days.

New Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin speaks on television during his appointment ceremony. Photo: Reuters

In a nationally televised address after his confirmation, Mr Srettha pledged to bring unity to the country and push for policies to address the crisis and move the country forward.

He also pledged to promote inclusiveness and governance for the benefit of all Thais, promising a new era of change. Former Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha congratulated Srettha and wished him luck.

Srettha Thavisin pays his respects before a portrait of the King during a ceremony marking his appointment as prime minister at the Pheu Thai Party headquarters on Wednesday evening. Photo: AP

Thailand's Forward Party came first in the election, but its leader Pita Limjaroenrat failed to form a new government, leaving the chance to Srettha's Pheu Thai Party.

Mr. Srettha earned a degree in economics and management in the United States. In 1990, together with some cousins, he founded Sansiri, which later became Thailand’s largest real estate company. He only recently entered politics.

Huy Hoang (according to Bangkok Post, CNA, AP)

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