Bangkok, March 19 -- Thailand's House of Representatives on March 19 elected Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, as Prime Minister.

The parliamentary session to choose the country's next head of government began at 10:00 the same day. Two candidates were nominated, namely caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Nattapong Ruangpanyawut, leader of the People's Party.

The results showed that Anutin secured 293 votes, while his rival received 119 votes, with 86 abstentions. The outcome means Anutin was re-elected as Thailand's 32nd Prime Minister.

Anutin entered politics in 1996 as an adviser to then Foreign Minister Prachuab Chaiyasarn. He served as Deputy Minister of Public Health in 2004 and 2005, and Deputy M...