Thailand... Judicial Decision to Dismiss Prime Minister

The Constitutional Court in Thailand dismissed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday due to an ethics-related case concerning his appointment of a convicted criminal as a minister in 2008. Judge Punya Odchasun announced the decision, clarifying that the court voted by a majority of five to four to "end" Srettha’s duties, signaling potential new political unrest in the kingdom. Srettha stated to reporters outside his office after the court's decision, "I respect the decision. I affirm that for nearly a year in this position, I have tried in good faith to lead the country honestly."