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Thailand court suspends PM from official duty pending review: Report

Reuters | | Posted by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao
Aug 24, 2022 12:42 PM IST

The constitutional court has suspended Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha from official duty pending the result of a legal review of his term limit.

Thai media reported on Wednesday that the constitutional court has suspended Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha from official duty pending the result of a legal review of his term limit.

PM Prayuth Chan-ocha took power in 2014 when he led a coup to overthrow an elected government. Source: Twitter/@ThaiEnquirer
PM Prayuth Chan-ocha took power in 2014 when he led a coup to overthrow an elected government. Source: Twitter/@ThaiEnquirer

ThaiPBS, Khaosod and Workpoint media reported the court's decision without citing sources. Reuters could not independently verify the information.

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The constitutional court is expected to make an official announcement shortly.

Prayuth took power in 2014 when he led a coup to overthrow an elected government.

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, 77, a former army chief and longtime political kingmaker will likely become the interim prime minister, according to the cabinet line of succession.

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