Author: Jonathan Head & Yvette Tan

In a surprising turn of events, the Constitutional Court in Thailand has dismissed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin due to ethical violations. This decision marks the third time in 16 years that a PM has been removed by the court, highlighting the country’s political instability. Srettha, who took office less than a year ago, has been replaced by an interim leader until a new prime minister is elected by parliament. The court’s ruling, which cannot be appealed, was based on Srettha’s appointment of a former lawyer with a criminal conviction to his cabinet. Despite resigning after just 19 days, the lawyer’s…