Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra may face suspension by the Constitutional Court following a petition from the Senate’s Blue Party, with a ruling expected next week. If suspended, Deputy PM Phumitham could step in as caretaker. Legal expert Paisal Puechmongkol warns the PM’s refusal to resign or dissolve parliament amid declining support has intensified political tension. A major 150,000-strong protest is also expected. Although martial law powers have been activated at the border, a full military coup is considered unlikely. Meanwhile, legal scrutiny and Cabinet reshuffle rumours continue, with calls for the Pheu Thai Party to prioritise national over internal political issues.

Expected? I should imagine it is highly likely!

 

We may be treated to the (rather disturbing) sight of General Prawit, clad in white as befits his status as a beloved national icon, once more riding on his noble stallion to rescue his troubled nation...