While more than 50 parties are contesting the polls, the contest is primarily between the progressive People's Party (PP), the military-backed conservative Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), and Pheu Thai. hai voters are also participating in a constitutional referendum asking whether to begin writing
Securing enough votes, real Estate Tycoon Srettha Thavisin has been elected to become the next Prime Minister of Thailand, reported Al Jazeera on Tuesday.
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha will not run for re-election and has decided to retire from politics, according to his party's announcement on Tuesday, CNN reported.