Thailand's ruling Pheu Thai party submits petition to dissolve parliament, official says

Thai politics were in chaos as the ruling Pheu Thai party asked approval to dissolve the parliament for a new election.

Bangkok : Thailand's ruling Pheu Thai party has submitted a petition to dissolve parliament and is awaiting royal approval, its Chief Whip Wisut Chainarun told Reuters.

His remarks came moments after a major opposition party said it would back Pheu Thai's rival, Bhumjaithai, to form the next government.