Court suspends Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Summary
Thailand's Constitutional Court has suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from her role while an ethics investigation is carried out over a leaked phone call with a Cambodian leader. Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Jungrungruangkit is expected to act as the temporary leader, although this has not been officially confirmed.Key Facts
- The Constitutional Court voted unanimously to investigate Paetongtarn for an ethics breach and voted 7 to 2 to suspend her.
- Paetongtarn has 15 days to present evidence to support her case.
- The leaked phone call involved diplomatic discussions about a border dispute with Cambodia.
- Protests have arisen over the incident, with calls for Paetongtarn's resignation.
- A major political party left her coalition, prompting a Cabinet reshuffle approved by King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
- Paetongtarn is also being investigated by the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
- The Constitutional Court and other agencies are known for their influence in Thai politics.
- Thousands protested in Bangkok demanding her resignation.
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