BANGKOK: Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was dismissed on Wednesday (Aug 14) by the Constitutional Court for a breach of ethics in appointing to his Cabinet
Former Thailand prime minister Srettha Thavisin speaks during a presser at Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel, where six foreign nationals were found dead, in Bangkok, Thailand , on Jul 16, 2024. by the Constitutional Court for a breach of ethics in appointing to his Cabinet a former lawyer who was briefly imprisoned 16 years ago. Thailand 's Cabinet will take on a caretaker role with Commerce Minister and deputy premier Phumtham Wechayachai becoming acting prime minister.
It is expected not all candidates would be put forward, with horse-trading likely to take place between parties in return for Cabinet positions. To become prime minister, a candidate needs the backing of more than half of the lower house's current 493 lawmakers or 247 votes. If they fall short, the house must convene again later and repeat the voting process, with a chance for other candidates to be nominated.
Another possible candidate is Anutin Charnvirakul, Interior Minister and deputy premier, who successfully pushed for the liberalisation of cannabis in Thailand.Prawit Wongsuwan, an influential former army chief who leads the conservative and military-aligned Palang Pracharat Party, is also a possible option. A notorious political deal-maker, he was involved in the last two coups against the Shinawatra governments.
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