Thailand's Prime Minister Removed by Constitutional Court
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Thailand’s Constitutional Court has voted to remove Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office due to ethical violations. The decision was made following a scandal involving Thavisin’s controversial appointment earlier this year.
Five judges voted in favor of his removal, while four were against it. Thavisin expressed his respect for the court's decision, although he had hoped for a different outcome.
Thavisin stated that he no longer holds any power, as all authority has now been transferred to the acting prime minister. The court's decision stems from Thavisin’s appointment of Pichit Chynban as head of the prime minister’s office in the spring of 2024, despite Chynban's prior conviction for attempting to bribe a judge.
The court ruled that Thavisin was aware of Chynban's criminal record but appointed him anyway, which constituted a serious breach of the ethical code enshrined in the constitution.
The Thai government will continue its operations without Thavisin until the parliament elects a new prime minister. In the meantime, the duties of the head of government will be carried out by one of the deputy prime ministers.
Thavisin stated that he no longer holds any power, as all authority has now been transferred to the acting prime minister. The court's decision stems from Thavisin’s appointment of Pichit Chynban as head of the prime minister’s office in the spring of 2024, despite Chynban's prior conviction for attempting to bribe a judge.
The court ruled that Thavisin was aware of Chynban's criminal record but appointed him anyway, which constituted a serious breach of the ethical code enshrined in the constitution.
The Thai government will continue its operations without Thavisin until the parliament elects a new prime minister. In the meantime, the duties of the head of government will be carried out by one of the deputy prime ministers.
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