BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has surprised the nation by announcing his retirement from politics after nine years in power. Prayuth, who initially came to power through a coup as army chief, made the announcement on Tuesday.
In a statement released by his party, the United Thai Nation Party, Prayuth stated, “From now on, I want to quit politics and resign as a member of the party.” Despite his retirement, he will continue to serve as caretaker premier until a new government is formed.
This unexpected decision has left the nation speculating about the future of Thai politics and who will succeed Prayuth as the new leader. Political analysts are closely watching for any indication of potential candidates.
The Prime Minister’s retirement comes at a crucial time for Thailand, as the country is grappling with numerous challenges, including economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing political unrest. Many citizens are eagerly awaiting the formation of a new government to address these pressing issues.
It remains to be seen what Prayuth’s retirement will mean for Thai politics and whether it will bring about significant changes. However, his departure marks the end of an era and opens up new possibilities for the nation’s future leadership.
Reporting by Reuters Staff, writing by Martin Petty, editing by Kanupriya Kapoor.
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