Constitutional Court rules to remove Srettha Thavisin from the position of Prime Minister
On August 14, 2026, the Constitutional Court read a significant ruling regarding the appointment of a minister, which resulted in Mr. Srettha Thavisin being removed from the position of Prime Minister immediately. The Court found that the appointment lacked the necessary qualifications and failed to demonstrate the integrity required under the provisions of the Constitution.
This ruling follows a petition filed by a group of senators requesting an investigation into the Prime Minister's performance of duties. The Court spent time thoroughly examining evidence and legal arguments before reaching a majority decision to terminate Mr. Srettha's ministerial status, which also resulted in the entire Cabinet being removed from office.
This event marks a major turning point in Thai politics. The Constitution stipulates that the outgoing Cabinet must continue to perform their duties until a new Cabinet is appointed to take their place, ensuring there is no vacuum in the administration of the country and that the grievances of the people continue to be addressed.
At this time, the House of Representatives must proceed according to legal procedures to elect a new Prime Minister. Various political parties are currently rushing to hold discussions to nominate suitable candidates for the parliamentary vote, a process that the public across the country is following closely.
The political situation from this point forward will be a critical period during which all parties must cooperate to ensure the country can continue to move forward. Relevant agencies have urged the public to follow information from reliable sources to prevent confusion caused by fake news that may arise during this transition.