Analysis: After limbo, Thailand’s new prime minister faces weakened economy

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Pheu Thai's Srettha Thavisin attends a press conference, after Thailand's parliament voted in favour of his prime ministerial candidacy, in Bangkok, Thailand August 22, 2023. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights BANGKOK, Aug 24 (Reuters) - On the campaign trail, Thailand's new prime minister promised to kick-start the pandemic-hit economy, bolster household incomes, support small businesses and bridge gnawing inequality in the country of 71 million people. Now, after three months of post-election paralysis, Srettha Thavisin has to walk the talk - swiftly. The real estate tycoon won parliamentary support on Tuesday to take the reins of Southeast Asia's second...