Thailand’s ruling coalition faced a significant setback as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended by a court on Tuesday, casting new doubts on her political future, the stability of the country’s economy, and the continuity of a prominent political dynasty that has influenced the Southeast Asian nation for decades.
The Constitutional Court’s decision to suspend the 38-year-old leader came amid a complaint related to a leaked phone conversation in which she appeared to criticize the military and support Cambodia in a border dispute. This situation potentially violates constitutional conduct guidelines, and she now has 15 days to respond. In the interim, Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit will lead a fragile coalition government.
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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.