Thailand has officially appointed Anutin as their new prime minister.

After a heated debate in the House of Representatives, Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul has been chosen as Thailand's 32nd prime minister. Anutin received 311 votes, while Pheu Thai Party nominee Chaikasem Nitisiri received 152 votes.

The political party that agreed to support a minority government under Anutin is the progressive opposition People's Party. This deal, which includes Anutin's commitment to dissolve parliament within four months, has raised concerns among some politicians.

Cholnan Srikaew, a Pheu Thai MP, argued that Anutin should be disqualified on constitutional and legal grounds. He criticized the Bhumjaithai-People's Party pact as a dangerous compromise that could invite external influence over democratic institutions.

Other MPs, such as Wittaya Kaewparadai from the United Thai Nation Party, questioned Chaikasem's capacity to serve due to his previous resignation due to health issues.

The People's Party, however, insists that their decision to back Anutin was made to unlock the political deadlock and pave the way for elections and constitutional reform. People's Party chief Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, who was the most popular choice for opposition leader with 31.5% of the votes, stressed that all political parties must now prepare for the next election within the four- to six-month timeframe, and their credibility would depend on keeping promises.

Natthaphong also addressed concerns over the minority government issue and insisted that Pheu Thai's arguments during the debate failed to clarify their guiding principles. He urged Pheu Thai to join in strengthening the opposition and moving toward elections.

After the appointment, cabinet ministers will be selected. The main condition is that the House must be dissolved within four months of the government delivering its policy statement, which would result in an election being held sometime in February or March.

The countdown for a new general election is expected to begin soon, early next year. Some Pheu Thai MPs who had reportedly switched sides protested against Anutin's appointment, but the House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha will seek royal endorsement for Anutin's appointment in the coming days.

In a quarterly Nida Poll released on June 19, Anutin was the fourth most popular choice for prime minister, with 9.64% of respondents' support. Despite this, Anutin's appointment marks a significant shift in Thai politics, and the next few months are expected to be a turning point.

Natthaphong stated that the next four to six months would be a critical period in Thai politics, with his party committed to building the strongest opposition in history if necessary. He emphasized that all political parties must now prepare for the next election and work towards strengthening democracy in Thailand.