BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's main opposition party agreed on Wednesday to support a rival party's leader to be the next prime minister, in what appears to a move towards resolving the country's political crisis. The Southeast Asian country has been under a caretaker government since last week.

The backing, given by the People’s Party to Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai party, seemed likely to secure him the job, as he claimed to have the backing of a majority of lawmakers.

The Parliament's website posted a notice on Wednesday night that the House of Representatives would convene on Friday to vote for a candidate to lead the next government. Five who were nominated during the last general election in 2023 are eligible.

A potential roadblock to the plan appeared to be lifted ea

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