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In a groundbreaking development, the Thai Prime Minister, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, has been removed from his prime ministerial post by the Thai Constitutional Court on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024.
The court ruled 5-4 today that Mr. Srettha has breached the constitution by appointing Mr. Pichit Chuenban as Minister Attached to the Prime Minister’s Office. The verdict was delivered against the real estate tycoon, despite Mr. Pichit’s resignation from the position in May 2024.
According to reports, the court deemed that Mr. Srettha failed to act in accordance with the principles of integrity and honesty required for the office as he was “well aware that Mr. Pichit seriously lacked moral integrity.”
Mr. Pichit had previously been convicted over an alleged attempt to bribe a Supreme Court’s clerk in 2008. He was sentenced to six months in prison and subsequently removed from his government position.
Coalition parties hope to reach agreement on Thursday on contenders to succeed Srettha
The House of Representatives will meet on Friday to vote on a new prime minister following the court-ordered dismissal of Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday.
House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha sent a notice to all MPs on Wednesday evening, calling on them to convene at 10am on Friday, said Arpath Sukhanunth, secretary-general of the House.
Wisuth Chainarun, government chief whip from the Pheu Thai Party, said representatives from government and opposition parties and the caretaker cabinet agreed that a vote should be held as soon as possible.
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