Thailand’s parliament was dissolved Friday for a new election early next year as the country engaged in deadly fighting with Cambodia. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved the House of Representatives after getting approval from King Maha Vajiralongkorn,

Facing an imminent vote of no confidence, Anutin Charnvirakul decided to bring the election forward.

Thai PM dissolves parliament, paving way for national elections

Under Thai law, elections must be held between 45 and 60 days after parliament is dissolved, meaning polls are expected around the end of January or early February.

The Thai constitutional monarch, King Maha Vajiralongkorn, later approved Anutin’s proposal to dissolve parliament. Thailand will have to hold a general election within 45 to 60 days, as stipulated by its constitution.

By Panarat Thepgumpanat BANGKOK, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Thailand was heading on Friday for a snap poll as soon as February, after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul won royal backing to dissolve parliament,