Thai Prime Minister Prayut Suspended from Duties... Constitutional Court: "Until Term End Date Determined"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Min-young] On the 24th, the Constitutional Court of Thailand decided to suspend Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha from his duties.

The court accepted the opposition's petition requesting the suspension of the Prime Minister's duties until a decision is made regarding the controversy over the end date of his term.

According to local media such as the Bangkok Post on the same day, the Constitutional Court of Thailand voted to approve the suspension of Prime Minister Prayut's duties. The vote was 5 in favor and 4 against.

There has been controversy in Thai politics over the end date of Prime Minister Prayut's term.

The opposition submitted a petition to the Constitutional Court, arguing that the end date of Prime Minister Prayut's term, which is constitutionally limited to a maximum of 8 years, is August 24.

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