Thailand's King on Thursday signed a royal command to appoint Somchai Wongsawat as the new prime minister.
His Majesty granted an audience to Parliament President Chai Chidchob to nominate Somchai for the royal appointment at the Kraikungwol Palace in Hua Hin.
Somchai, who was elected by the Parliament to the position on Wednesday, will wait at his residence to accept the appointment in a ceremony.
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