THAILAND – At the request of the Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, the Thai king Maha Vajiralongkorn dissolved the parliament on Friday, to pave way for early elections.

The king issued a royal decree dissolving the House of Representatives after Anutin formally requested fresh elections within 45 to 60 days.

Thailand’s current parliament was formed after the May 2023 general election.

The decree notes that the administration – formed as a minority coalition in September 2025 – has struggled to govern amid mounting political, economic and geopolitical challenges, including persistent tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border.

Anutin, of the conservative Bhumjaithai party, was elected the 32nd prime minister of Thailand with the support of the People’s Party by defeating his rival from the ruling Pheu Thai party, Chaikasem Nitisiri, on Sept. 5. He formed a minority government.

On Thursday, he said he will “return power to the people.”

The latest development comes amid border clashes with Cambodia that have killed at least 15 people.