BANGKOK - Thailand’s Srettha Thavisin of the Pheu Thai Party has been confirmed as prime minister after receiving royal endorsement following his victory in a parliamentary vote, a spokesman for the House Speaker said on Wednesday.

“His Majesty has given royal assent for the 30th prime minister of Thailand,” spokesman Khumpee Ditthakorn told reporters.

Mr Srettha is scheduled to receive the royal endorsement at Pheu Thai Party headquarters at 6pm, he added. REUTERS, BLOOMBERG