And it’s done: Thai parliament officially dissolves

The Thai parliament on Monday afternoon was officially dissolved, paving the way for the country’s next general election to take place by mid-May. 

At 3pm, the 25th House of Representatives in place since the 2019 election was dissolved by a decree published in the Royal Gazette.

The parliament was originally slated to end Thursday, but Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha on Friday said that he had submitted a draft decree for the king to endorse the dissolution of the House. 

Thai parliament expected to dissolve today

Speaker of the House Chuan Leekpai today said at the parliament building that he was “proud” to serve the post for the past four years.

“I’m proud that I could stay in the post for four years. and I have almost completed my job,” Chuan said. The 84-year-old politician is a two-time former prime minister. He was elected House…