Thai PM removed from office by court in second ‘judicial coup’

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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