Thai Court Accepts Petition to Remove PM Srettha on Ethical Grounds, Temporarily Suspends Him

May 23, 2024, 03:59 AM

Thailand's Constitutional Court has accepted a petition from 40 senators seeking to remove Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office on ethical grounds. The petition challenges the appointment of Prime Minister's Office Minister Pichit Chuenban. Despite the court's acceptance of the petition on May 23rd, Prime Minister Srettha is allowed to continue performing his duties until a final ruling is made. Pichit Chuenban has resigned from his ministerial position following the petition. The court's decision temporarily suspends Srettha and marks a significant moment for the ruling Pheu Thai party, which has been in power for nine months.