CNA Correspondent Podcast: Thailand finally has a new prime minister after dramatic twists and turns, so what’s next?

Three months after Thais voted in a general election, they finally have their next leader – though it’s not the person many had expected. Sretta Thavisin is a political novice who faces the task of uniting a fractured public. CNA's May Wong and Saksith Saiyasombut sit down with Teresa Tang to talk about what it was like on the ground as the dramatic developments unfolded.

Thai parliament votes Pheu Thai's Srettha Thavisin to be next prime minister

Srettha Thavisin is set to be Thailand's next prime minister, after securing enough votes in parliament. He is the Pheu Thai party's nominee for the post. His victory possibly puts an end to months of political deadlock that has frustrated the constituency and harmed confidence in the country's economic recovery.

Thaksin’s return to Thailand: Significance of homecoming

Ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s return to Thailand on Tuesday (Aug 22) after 15 years in exile comes hours before parliament votes for a new prime minister. CNA’s Saksith Saiyasombut was standing by for his appearance at Bangkok’s Don Mueang airport. He tells us more about the billionaire’s influence in politics and the timing of his return.

Thailand's Pheu Thai party unveils government coalition ahead of PM vote

Thailand's Pheu Thai party is charting a new path forward after unveiling an 11-party coalition on the eve of a Parliamentary vote to choose a new prime minister. The alliance includes military-linked parties that it has, in the past, said it would not work with, such as outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's United Thai Nation party and the outgoing ruling party Palang Pracharath.

United Thai Nation to back Pheu Thai in PM vote on Aug 22: Spokesperson

Thailand's Pheu Thai Party has received a boost in its bid to form the country's next government, after the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) agreed to back its candidate for prime minister. UTN is the party of outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. The move comes ahead of the next parliamentary round of voting for his successor, which is expected to take place on Aug 22. Thailand has entered its third month without a new leader or a new government since the general election.

Thailand to hold new PM vote next week after court dismisses Pita's renomination

Thailand's Parliament is gearing up for another round of voting to pick a prime minister. The Constitutional Court has rejected a request from the election-winning Move Forward, which challenged parliament's decision to block the re-nomination of its leader Pita Limjaroenrat for the top job. This kills off any hope of the progressive party leading the next government. Pheu Thai, which has taken over the reins from Move Forward in forming the next government coalition, will nominate its candidate -- property tycoon Srettha Thavisin -- and hopes to have enough votes to see it through.

Thai political deadlock drags on as prime minister vote delayed indefinitely

Thailand's political deadlock drags on -- the parliamentary vote to select a new premier has been delayed indefinitely, pending a court decision. The Constitutional Court will decide in mid-August whether a prime minister candidate can stand for a vote more than once. The election-winning Move Forward Party has been excluded from a new government coalition by the runner-up Pheu Thai. It has now been over 80 days since May's election was surprisingly won by Move Forward.