Anutin Charnvirakul

Anutin picked as Thailand’s PM candidate in ‘consequential’ February polls

The caretaker leader stands to gain from growing nationalist sentiment generated by the conflict with Cambodia

Thailand's political disruption is ill-timed for an economy already under strain, with foreign tourism set to fall sharply unless its border conflict with Cambodia is settled soon.
NEWS ANALYSIS

Thailand’s election gamble stalls US trade talks, reform push

PM Anutin Charnvirakul’s move to dissolve parliament comes as tariffs and border tensions pressure the country’s economy

Anutin Charnvirakul is Thailand‘s third prime minister since August 2023.

Thailand set for early elections as King endorses PM Anutin’s move to dissolve parliament

The move followed a disagreement with the largest grouping, the opposition People’s Party

A recent anti-graft protest in Manila. Domestic troubles in South-east Asia have been costly, as political turmoil in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines has made visible marks on Q3 growth rates.

Three quarters in, domestic disquiet could prove costly for S-E Asia’s growth drivers

Front-loading begins to cool, while political turnovers and corruption scandals rattle confidence

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) with his Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul at an official lunch, where fried Hokkien mee – a dish the Thai leader enjoys – was served.

Singapore, Thailand ink pacts on rice trade, healthcare during Anutin’s visit

The one-day trip is the Thai PM’s first to the Republic since taking on the top job in September

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on the sidelines of the 47th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 27.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to make official visit to Singapore on Nov 7

Thailand says it will sell up to 100,000 tonnes of rice to Singapore over five years in new deal pending signing

Thailand's Deputy Finance Minister Vorapak Tanyawong denied allegations published in Project Brazen’s Whale Hunting newsletter, that said his wife was paid US$3 million in cryptocurrency, citing corporate filings in Singapore.

Thailand PM Anutin seeks explanation from deputy finance minister over scam link allegation

The country faces a growing challenge in curbing the illegal, industrial-scale scam operations

The rally has already pushed the baht to a four-year high against the US dollar in September – and at first glance, the surge is puzzling.

Why the Thai baht is defying economic gravity

The currency has rallied some 5% against the US dollar since Trump’s so-called Liberation Day tariff announcement

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul intends to dissolve parliament by Jan 31, 2026.

Thailand’s new PM outlines policies to parliament amid economic challenges

On the agenda are measures to reduce living costs, tackle household debt and stimulate domestic tourism