Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party Picks Sihasak as Second PM Nominee

Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has been selected to run as the second prime ministerial candidate of the Bhumjaithai Party ahead of a snap general election scheduled in February.

Veteran diplomat Sihasak has been listed behind party leader and current Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, the group said in a statement issued late Wednesday.