Thailand's Prime Minister dissolved parliament on Friday after three months in office, a royal decree showed, paving the way for general elections early next year.

The move comes earlier than expected and during renewed deadly clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along their disputed border.

"The House of Representatives is dissolved to hold a new general election for members of the House," the decree published in the Royal Gazette said.

Anutin Charnvirakul, of the conservative Bhumjaithai party, became prime minister in September after his predecessor was removed from office by the court over an ethics violation.

Earlier this year, he pledged to dissolve the lower house -- the formal step to call an election -- and hold a vote by early 2026.

Anutin was widely expected to wait until

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