Thailand set for bumpy ride as PM faces judgement day in court
Summary
Thailand's Constitutional Court will decide the fate of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over an ethics violation that risks her dismissal and potential political turmoil.
Key Points
- Thailand's Constitutional Court will rule on Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's case regarding a leaked call with Cambodia's former leader.
- Paetongtarn is accused of violating ethics by the phone call that leaked amid border tensions with Cambodia.
- Her dismissal would trigger political instability with a complex process to appoint a new prime minister.
- Paetongtarn's coalition government is fragile, facing protests and potential parliamentary challenges even if she survives.
