According to Xinhua News Agency, Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday removed Srettha Thavisin from the prime minister's post, ruling his nomination of a ministerial candidate with a prison record during the cabinet reshuffle in April violated the constitution.
Srettha Thavisin (Photo: Xinhua)
The judges voted by 5 to 4 to order the removal, effective on Aug. 14, 2024, as Srettha's appointment of Pichit Chuenban as minister of the Prime Minister's Office violated Thai constitution which stipulates that ministers must be "of evident integrity" and their behavior must comply with ethical standards.
Srettha is also the 4th person who losees his position as Prime Minister, due to the verdict of Constitutional Court in 16 years.
Zhou Shixin, researcher of Shanghai Institutes for International Studies, indicated that Srettha had served his country with great passion and made direction for the country's development. "During his term of office, Srettha has made great efforts to promote economic development of Thailand," said Zhou.
At present, Phumtham Wechayachai was appointed the Acting PM on August 14. The National Assembly of Thailand will vote for the new PM on August 16.
According to China Central Television, Pheu Thai Party, the ruling party of Thailand has nominated Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the candidate for the PM voting.
In Zhou's opinion, the replacement of PM will not make an impact on Thai society, as the new PM will continue the policy that Srettha has made.
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