Thailand’s ruling coalition was already under strain when a court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday, casting further uncertainty over her leadership, the national economy, and the future of a political dynasty that has significantly influenced the Southeast Asian nation for decades.
The Constitutional Court suspended the 38-year-old leader following a complaint related to a leaked phone conversation in which she appeared to criticize the military and support Cambodia in a border disagreement — an alleged violation of constitutional conduct rules. Paetongtarn now has 15 days to respond to the allegations. In the interim, Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit will manage a fragile coalition government.
This development adds to the challenges facing a country historically affected by political instability, further complicating efforts to stabilize governance and economic conditions.
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Thai Leader’s Suspension Deals New Blow to Battered Economy
Thailand’s ruling coalition was already fraying when a court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday, raising fresh doubts about her survival, the country’s economy and the future of a dynasty that has loomed over the Southeast Asian nation for decades.
In a blow to a country long plagued by political instability, the Constitutional Court sidelined the 38-year-old leader over a complaint linked to a leaked phone call in which she appeared to criticize the army and side with Cambodia in a border dispute — a potential breach of conduct under the constitution. She has 15 days to respond. For now, Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit leads a shaky coalition.