Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul was elected as the new prime minister today after securing a parliamentary majority.

The 58-year-old veteran politician, backed by a Bhumjaithai-led coalition and supported by the opposition People’s Party, defeated Pheu Thai candidate Chaikasem Nitisiri in the 490-member ballot, securing 311 votes to 152, with 27 abstentions...