Thailand's Political Turn: Suriya Juangroongruangkit Steps In
Suriya Juangroongruangkit, Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister, will serve as caretaker prime minister following the suspension of Paetongtarn Shinawatra. This decision comes after allegations against Shinawatra for unethical conduct linked to a leaked call with Cambodia's Hun Sen. Shinawatra has 15 days to respond to the Constitutional Court.
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Thailand's political scene faces a significant shift as Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit steps in as caretaker premier. This development follows the suspension of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on charges of dishonesty.
Shinawatra has been implicated in unethical conduct due to a controversial phone call with Cambodia's former influential leader, Hun Sen, last month. The leak has sparked a political uproar, leading to judicial proceedings.
Transport Minister Suriya, aged 70, is poised to stabilize the government amidst these turbulent times. Meanwhile, Shinawatra has 15 days to formally respond to the Constitutional Court's allegations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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