Thailand's acting prime minister has moved to dissolve parliament following a power vacuum after the ousting of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and the largest opposition party backing a rival candidate.

• The dissolution comes after the People's Party, despite being courted by the caretaker Pheu Thai party, declared support for conservative tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul.
• Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai submitted the dissolution decree.
• According to the Thai constitution, an election must take place between 45 and 60 days after the king approves the dissolution.