After overthrowing Yingluck Shinawatra government in May in a bloodless coup, Thailand got its new prime minister in form of army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha.
He was handpicked as an interim prime minister by legislatures on Thursday. With Prayuth’s appointment it is clear that the power will remain in the junta’s hands.
The 60-year-old General Prayuth said that he will push for political reforms in the country before a new election takes place next year.
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