The Prime Minister of Thailand (Thai: นายกรัฐมนตรีแห่งราชอาณาจักรไทย; RTGS: Nayok Ratthamontri Haeng Ratcha-anachak Thai) is the head of government of Thailand. The Prime Minister is also the chair of the Cabinet of Thailand. The post has existed since the Revolution of 1932, when the country became a constitutional monarchy.
The Prime Minister is appointed by a vote in the Thai House of Representatives by a simple majority, and is then officially sworn-in by the King of Thailand. The House's selection is usually based on the fact that either the prime minister is the leader of the largest political party in the lower house or the leader of the largest coalition of parties. In accordance with the constitution, the prime minister can only be appointed twice and is therefore limited to a maximum of two consecutive terms. The incumbent PM is Yingluck Shinawatra, leader of the Pheu Thai Party. She has held the position since 5 August 2011.
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