Political crisis
Thailand: Head of government removed from office
The Constitutional Court in Bangkok has removed Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office for appointing a minister with a criminal record. The judges voted five to four in favor of the 62-year-old's dismissal this afternoon (local time).
Dozens of senators with close ties to the military had already filed a lawsuit against the former real estate mogul in May. The verdict came as a surprise to many political observers.
Previously convicted person appointed minister
The senators accused Srettha of violating regulations by appointing politician Pichit Chuenban as minister - as he has a criminal record. Pichit was sentenced to six months' imprisonment in 2008 for contempt of court in a bribery scandal. He had already resigned in May in the wake of increasing pressure.
According to political observers, Srettha had argued in his defense that Pichit's appointment had been in accordance with the law, partly because he had sought legal advice beforehand.
Srettha stayed away from court
Nevertheless, the court ruled that the head of government had violated the rules. Srettha himself did not attend the sentencing and had other appointments. The dismissal of the head of government could plunge the Southeast Asian country into a new political crisis.
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