On Aug. 29, local time, Thailand's Constitutional Court ruled that suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra violated constitutional provisions, leading to his immediate removal from office.
The court had previously announced on July 1 that it would investigate petitions concerning whether Prayuth had engaged in unconstitutional behavior, subsequently suspending him from exercising his duties as Prime Minister. Following the suspension, Paetongtarn accepted the court's decision and stated he would submit his defense materials within 15 days.
According to CCTV News, the Constitutional Court determined that Prayuth's actions during a phone call with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen violated constitutional regulations, resulting in his dismissal. After the ruling, Prayuth held a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office, reaffirming his acceptance of the court's decision.
Paetongtarn was elected as Thailand's new Prime Minister on Aug. 16, 2024. In mid-June of this year, a recording of a phone conversation between Paetongtarn and Hun Sen regarding the Thailand-Cambodia border situation was leaked, causing controversy in Thailand. The Constitutional Court's ruling followed the July 1 announcement to investigate Paetongtarn for potential constitutional violations and his subsequent suspension from office.
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