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Thai PM removed from office by court in second ‘judicial coup’
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin (centre) talks to reporters during a press conference at Government House in Bangkok, Thailand after a court removed Srettha from office over an ethical violation, August 14, 2024

THAILAND’S Constitutional Court ordered the removal of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office today over an ethical violation, following a separate order dissolving main opposition party.

The case involved Mr Srettha’s appointment of a cabinet member who had been jailed for allegedly trying to bribe a court official.

The property tycoon had to step down immediately after the court’s judges voted by five to four to oust him.

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