Big news from Bangkok! Thailand's Constitutional Court just disqualified Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra after a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen sparked a major political shakeup 😱
The controversy in a nutshell – A private call raised questions about foreign policy chats behind closed doors, and critics say it breached Thailand's political rules.
Court's verdict – The judges found grounds to remove her from office and ban her from politics for five years.
Next steps 🎯
- Appeal window opens: Paetongtarn has 30 days to seek a review.
- Caretaker setup: If the verdict holds, a temporary PM will handle daily duties.
- Coalition shuffle: Parties are scrambling to form new alliances or call for fresh polls.
This shakeup could reshape Thailand's political landscape and ripple across Southeast Asia. Stay tuned as we keep you updated! 🌏
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Thai court removes Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office
cgtn.com
