Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin Dismissed

Thailand's Constitutional Court has dismissed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, citing ethical violations related to his appointment of a cabinet member with a prior jail term. This ruling, decided by a narrow 5-4 margin, exacerbates the ongoing political turmoil in Thailand, where Srettha's Pheu Thai Party has faced historical challenges from the conservative establishment. The case underscores longstanding tensions between progressive parties and the military-aligned Senate, which previously thwarted the Move Forward Party's rise. Srettha, who has struggled to revive the economy amid low growth projections, denies any wrongdoing regarding the appointment of Pichit Chuenban, who resigned in an effort to protect him. If the parliament convenes to select a new premier, it could lead to further instability in a country already shaken by political upheavals and economic challenges.