Veteran Thai politician who helped legalize cannabis becomes the new prime minister
- Posted on September 7, 2025
- By The Toronto Star
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Veteran Thai politician who helped legalize cannabis becomes the new prime minister

BANGKOK (AP) — Anutin Charnvirakul, a veteran politician best known for successfully lobbying to decriminalize cannabis in Thailand, became the country's prime minister after receiving a royal endorsement Sunday.