Anutin Charnvirakul takes office as Thailand PM after royal endorsement | Politics News

Businessman and veteran politician says he’ll perform his duties ‘with honesty and righteousness’ amid political turmoil.

Business tycoon and veteran politician Anutin Charnvirakul has taken office as prime minister of Thailand, after an endorsement from the king paved the way for his tenure as the nation’s newest leader following months of political turmoil.

“His majesty the king has endorsed Mr Anutin Charnvirakul to be prime minister from now…