CNN —Thailand’s parliament on Tuesday voted for real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin to be the country’s next prime minister, bringing an end to three months of political deadlock.
Srettha, 60, was the sole candidate put forward by the populist Pheu Thai Party and received 482 votes out of a possible 747 in Thailand’s bicameral parliament.
“I want to be a prime minister who can make the difference,” Srettha told CNN.
During campaigning, Pheu Thai pledged to give 10,000 baht (about $300) in a digital wallet to every citizen over the age of 16.
But with an 11-member coalition that includes bitter military rivals, it is unclear whether Pheu Thai can govern effectively.
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