US EditionThai Prime Minister's Suspension Sets Latest Political Crisis in Motion
THAILAND, JUL 2 – Paetongtarn Shinawatra assumes Culture Minister role amid a Constitutional Court suspension over ethical allegations linked to a leaked phone call, with 36 senators challenging her eligibility.
- The Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra pending a review of her alleged misconduct involving a phone call with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen, as reported by government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub.
- Despite her suspension, Paetongtarn was sworn in as Minister of Culture on July 3, 2025, allowing her to attend cabinet meetings while awaiting the court's decision.
- Concerns about the government's stability and capability to pass crucial legislation have been raised by the allegations against Paetongtarn, according to economists at Standard Chartered Plc.
- Political instability may increase due to Paetongtarn's suspended status and discussions by senators about her disqualification, as noted by various legal experts who deem such moves ethically problematic.
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Suspended Thai leader Paetongtarn sworn in as Minister in new cabinet lineup
BANGKOK: Thailand's suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was sworn in as a cabinet minister Thursday (July 3), a manoeuvre allowing her to attend ministerial meetings while awaiting the results of a court review of her alleged misconduct.
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