Thai court sacks PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra for ethics violation
Summary
Thailand's Constitutional Court removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for ethics violations following a leaked call suggesting undue influence from Cambodia during a border conflict. This marks a significant setback for the Shinawatra political dynasty amid ongoing political instability.
Key Points
- Thailand’s Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for an ethics violation related to a leaked phone call.
- Paetongtarn is the sixth premier from or backed by the Shinawatra family to be removed by the military or judiciary in two decades.
- The court ruled she put private interests before national interests, damaging Thailand’s reputation and public confidence.
- Thailand faces political uncertainty as the ruling Pheu Thai party loses power and a new prime minister election looms without a set timeline.
