Suspended Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha to continue in role as defence minister

Suspended Thai leader Prayuth Chan-ocha said on social media he will continue in his role as defence minister, in his first direct address to the public since a court ordered him to cease his duties as prime minister while it reviews his term limit. “I will continue to do my duty and responsibility as defence… Read More Suspended Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha to continue in role as defence minister

Thai court suspends PM Prayuth Chan-ocha following petition on term limit

Thailand’s Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Wednesday after accepting a petition from an opposition party seeking his ousting on the grounds that he has held office for his full, legally mandated term. The petition filed to parliament last week by the main opposition Pheu Thai party argued that Prayuth’s time spent as… Read More Thai court suspends PM Prayuth Chan-ocha following petition on term limit