<h1>Thailand's Parliament dissolved for new elections; caretaker government to govern 45-60 days with limited powers amid border conflict.</h1> The dissolution of the House of Representatives, endorsed by the King, requires new elections within 45-60 days and places the prime minister at the head of a caretaker government with limited powers, including inability to approve a new budget. The dissolution followed a prior agreement securing parliamentary support in exchange for a prompt dissolution and a promised referendum on drafting a new constitution, and was prompted by a threatened no-confidence motion arising from disputes over a constitutional amendment bill. The action coincides with renewed border hostilities with Cambodia and attendant political and diplomatic pressures.