Shock Exit Of Thai PM Srettha Thavisin

Michael Montesano, Associate Senior Fellow, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute

15-Aug-24 08:45

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Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has been removed from office after a court ruled he had violated the constitution, in a shock decision that plunges the kingdom into further political uncertainty. This move was a surprise to many including Thai observers as Thavison had only been in power for slightly less than a year. Michael Montesano, Associate Senior Fellow, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute will be helping us unpack the implications of this move

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Categories: politics, government, Law/Activism, international

Tags: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, thailand, constitution, democracy,

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