BANGKOK, Aug 24 (NNN-TNA) – Thai King, Maha Vajiralongkorn, appointed Srettha Thavisin as the country’s new prime minister, Secretary-General of the House of Representatives, Pornpith Phetchareon announced, yesterday.
In a nationally televised ceremony held last night, at the Pheu Thai Party headquarters, Pornpith delivered the royal command, stating that Srettha has been appointed premier as he received a majority vote from a joint sitting of parliament on Tuesday.
In his address, after receiving the royal endorsement and paying respects to a portrait of the King, Srettha said, Thailand is at a pivotal point and needs urgent solutions to many issues, that cause disparities and difficulties for the people.
The 60-year-old property tycoon entered the political arena, shortly before the May general election and emerged as a prime ministerial candidate of the Pheu Thai Party.– NNN-TNA
