New Thai PM in a hurry

Chavalit Yongchaiyudh, a former army commander, was sworn in as prime minister, just in time for a state visit by President Bill Clinton. He took the oath of office at home, a sign of rushed formalities aimed at ensuring he meets Mr Clinton during the first state visit by a US leader since Richard Nixon's in 1969. Mr Chavalit's New Aspiration Party won most seats in elections to the House of Representatives on 17 November and he formed a coalition of 221 seats in the 393-member chamber.

AP -Bangkok