BREAKING: PM Prayut suspended from duty

[george]

PM Prayut suspended from duty

 

BANGKOK: — Thailand's Constitutional Court has temporarily suspended Prayut Chan-ocha as the country's prime minister, according to local media reports. 
 

The Court will later decide whether Prayut has exceeded his 8-year term limit.

 

Deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwan will become caretaker PM and Prayut will continue to be in the cabinet because he is still the defence minister.

 

More to follow as this story develops.

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[scubascuba3]

I guess it will be overturned somehow 

[delgarcon]

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-62656348

[Kinnock]

Sounds like play acting to me ..... same as his 'fine' for not wearing a mask.  

 

[Crossy]

 

[connda]

The wife says he has not been "suspended" as of yet.  This is as of 17:50pm.  They are just discussing it.

[Crossy]

1 minute ago, connda said:

The wife says he has not been "suspended" as of yet.  This is as of 17:50pm.  They are just discussing it.

 

Posted at 17:10 ???? 

[Denim]

Haste la vista baby 

 

( and skip the ' I'll be back ' )

 

Goodbyeeee, goodbyeee, wipe the tear Prayuth dear from your eyeee

 

[soi3eddie]

Out of the frying pan and into the fire. Prawit supposedly as interim PM and Anutin certainly waiting in the wings to take control. This could be truly as bad as a Thai soap opera! 

[overherebc]

Well, the decision is not final.

I read it as suspended until final decision.

[onthedarkside]

Constitutional Court Orders Prayut Suspended From Duties

BANGKOK (AP) — The Constitutional Court ruled Wednesday that Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha must suspend his active duties while the court decides whether he has overstayed his legal term in office.

 

It was not immediately announced who would assume his duties as acting prime minister. Under law, it would be Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, who is ranked first among several deputies . He is a close political ally of Prayuth and part of the same military clique that that staged the 2014 coup that initially brought him to power.

 

(more)

 

https://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2022/08/24/constitutional-court-orders-prayut-suspended-from-duties/

 

 

[Dmaxdan]

28 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

I guess it will be overturned somehow 

Probably by himself...

[onthedarkside]

Thai PM suspended from duty by Charter Court, Deputy Prawit becomes acting PM

 

After a unanimous vote to accept a petition from the opposition bloc in Parliament, seeking a Constitutional Court ruling on Prayut’s eight-year term in office and on a 5-4 majority vote, Prayut Chan-o-cha has been instructed to suspend his duties as the prime minister from today (Wednesday) until the court finally decides his fate.

 

It is expected that the Constitutional Court proceedings will be completed within one month, or by the end of September, during which time the cabinet will continue to perform its duties. Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan will serve as acting prime minister in the meantime.

 

(more)

 

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-pm-suspended-from-duty-by-charter-court-deputy-prawit-becomes-acting-pm/

 

[SidJames]

OMG!!!

Who will run the country now?

Who will look after us?
 

[Crossy]

1 minute ago, SidJames said:

OMG!!!

Who will run the country now?

Who will look after us?

 

He will certainly need to watch his step.

[whereyougo]

5 minutes ago, SidJames said:

OMG!!!

Who will run the country now?

Who will look after us?
 

Back to instability and another coupe.  This wont end well

[tomyami]

just for show, he will win a staged ballot to change the laws again its all to cosy now so steady as she goes

[ThailandRyan]

39 minutes ago, Kinnock said:

Sounds like play acting to me ..... same as his 'fine' for not wearing a mask.  

 

Exactly, A defense minister actually still playing PM while the fat watchman acts like he is caretaking the government....oh brother a fox running the henhouse while looking at his watch for the time....

[daveAustin]

Lol

[petermik]

Submarine was seen at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River earlier awaiting an ex VIP escapee......

[Thailand]

And just a wild guess that none of them will leave the trough maybe just a case of musical chairs.

[JonnyF]

This is huge!!

 

Who is next in line? The Watchman? Blockhead? Or will Uncle Tu rise like a Phoenix from the flames.

 

Either way, I'm sure there will be dramatic change to the inequality and corruption in Thailand.

 

????

[DezLez]

31 minutes ago, Crossy said:

He will certainly need to watch his step.

I suggest he don't step on any "major" watch wearer's or his time will certainly be up.!

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[Thailand]

Just a thought.

Surely by saying that his term is over the opposition are confirming he was a legit pm and had not taken the country in a coup which in effect is still in effect despite the "elections"?

Got a headache now!

[webfact]

Thai PM suspended from duty by Charter Court, Deputy Prawit becomes acting PM

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan / AFP

 

After a unanimous vote to accept a petition from the opposition bloc in Parliament, seeking a Constitutional Court ruling on Prayut’s eight-year term in office and on a 5-4 majority vote, Prayut Chan-o-cha has been instructed to suspend his duties as the prime minister from today (Wednesday) until the court finally decides his fate.

 

It is expected that the Constitutional Court proceedings will be completed within one month, or by the end of September, during which time the cabinet will continue to perform its duties. Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan will serve as acting prime minister in the meantime.

 

According to Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri, Gen Prayut respects the Court’s decision and is ceasing his prime ministerial role today. He will, however, continue his role as the country’s Defence Minister.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-pm-suspended-from-duty-by-charter-court-deputy-prawit-becomes-acting-pm/

 

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[ThailandRyan]

9 minutes ago, DezLez said:

I suggest he don't step on any "major" watch wearer's or his time will certainly be up.!

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The clock is ticking and if the battery dies it is still correct twice a day.....unless it's an automatic and wound to tightly.....

[ThailandRyan]

6 minutes ago, Thailand said:

Just a thought.

Surely by saying that his term is over the opposition are confirming he was a legit pm and had not taken the country in a coup which in effect is still in effect despite the "elections"?

Got a headache now!

Even if a fake PM and not elected he has acted fir 8 years and ergo his Timex is up.....

[OJAS]

1 hour ago, delgarcon said:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-62656348

Well all of this will probably mean prolonged blank screens on BBC World News (and other foreign news channels)  here in LOS for the next month or so!

 

Edited August 24, 2022 by OJAS

[Bobtheblob]

It's pointless, 

   The real power is pulling the strings get ready for a new "interim" military government. 

[ozz1]

I hope the Watchman can stay awake he doesn't look like he can run the government but he can wind a watch ok