Politics Thailand's head of government Srettha removed from office
The Constitutional Court in Bangkok has removed Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office. The judges voted five to four in favor of removing the 62-year-old from office this afternoon (local time). Dozens of senators with close ties to the military had filed a lawsuit against the former real estate mogul in May. The ruling came as a surprise to many political observers.
14.08.2024, 10:56
14.08.2024, 10:57
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The senators accused Srettha of violating regulations by appointing the politician Pichit Chuenban as minister - as he has a criminal record. Pichit was sentenced to six months' imprisonment in 2008 for contempt of court in a bribery scandal. He had already resigned in May in the wake of increasing pressure.
According to political observers, Srettha had argued in his defense that Pichit's appointment had been in accordance with the law, partly because he had sought legal advice beforehand. Nevertheless, the court ruled that the head of government had violated the rules. Srettha himself did not attend the verdict and had other appointments.
