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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin accepts the ruling of the Thai Constitutional Court

TH (synthesis) August 14, 2024 18:28

Mr. Srettha is the fourth Thai Prime Minister to be removed from office by the Constitutional Court in the past 16 years.

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Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin at a press conference in Bangkok, August 14, 2024

On August 14, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced that he would respect the country's Constitutional Court's ruling on his removal from leadership.

Speaking to reporters after the court ruling, Mr. Srettha said he had tried to lead the country honestly and believed there were many talented people who could continue the job. However, he admitted that he did not know whether the current government's policies would continue and that the next government could change policies.

Mr. Srettha announced that Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Phumtham Wechayacha will become interim prime minister.

Previously, the Thai Constitutional Court ruled to remove Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office for violating the Constitution by appointing someone who did not meet ethical standards to a cabinet minister position. With Mr. Srettha removed from office, the Thai House of Representatives will convene to elect a new prime minister.

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin accepts the ruling of the Thai Constitutional Court