Tag: constitutional court

Thai Constitutional Court Sacks Prime Minister

09 August 2025 17:14

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BANGKOK, Aug 29 (TNA) – Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Friday dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office, ruling that a leaked phone conversation with Cambodia’s former leader constituted a grave ethical violation. The decision brings an end to her premiership, which began just over a year ago. The ruling stemmed from a petition filed by […]

PM’S Fate in the Balance As Constitutional Court Delivers Verdict

09 August 2025 10:17

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BANGKOK, Aug 29 (TNA) – Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces a pivotal moment in her political career as the Constitutional Court is set to deliver its verdict on her eligibility to hold office. The ruling could either reinstate her to full power or force her from office, triggering a new political succession process. The […]

MFP to Fight Against Dissolution Attempt

09 March 2024 12:17

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After the Election Commission (EC) has decided unanimously to ask the Constitutional Court to dissolve the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) for its attempt to abolish or amend Article 112 of the Criminal Code as it is considered an attempt to overthrow

Constitutional Court to Consider Pita’s Renomination Next Week

09 July 2023 12:11

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The Constitutional Court scheduled a meeting on August 3 to deliberate on whether to accept or reject the petition from the Ombudsman regarding the renomination of the Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat as a prime minister.

“Pita” Says In ‘Good Spirits’ After EC’s decision

09 July 2023 09:18

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Pita Limjaroenrat, the frontrunner for prime minister, said on Wednesday that he remained in good spirits after Election Commission (EC) asking the Constitution Court to suspend him over alleged media shareholding which violates the election law.

EC Sends “Pita” Shareholding Case to Constitutional Court

09 July 2023 15:21

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Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday sent a petition to the Constitutional Court to rule whether PM-hopeful Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of election winners Move Forward Party should be disqualified as parliamentarian over alleged media shareholding which violates the election law.

Court: Election Bill, List MP Calculation Method Constitutional

09 November 2022 16:29

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The Constitutional Court unanimously ruled that the MP election bill which includes the installation of list MPs based on calculation with a divisor of 100 did not violate the charter.

PM Prayut Still Holds Office

09 September 2022 16:29

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The Constitutional Court on Friday ruled that the premiership of Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has not ended regarding Section 158’s Clause 4 of the Constitution which indicates that his tenure in office started on April 6, 2017, when the Constitution was promulgated.

Constitutional Court to Rule on PM’s Tenure on Sept 30

09 September 2022 13:39

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The Constitutional Court ended its deliberation on the disputed tenure of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and planned to announce its ruling on Sept 30.

Court Needs Documents from Parliament in Prayut’s Tenure Case

09 September 2022 15:25

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The Constitutional Court considered a petition on the eight-year term of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and demanded the minutes of the 501st meeting of the Constitution Drafting Committee from the House by Sept 13 before its next meeting on Sept 14.