Thailand's political scene is seeing a swift shuffle this weekend! 🏛️ After a Constitutional Court ruling ended Paetongtarn Shinawatra's time as prime minister, Deputy PM Phumtham Wechayachai has stepped in as acting leader.
The cabinet met in a special session on Saturday to seal the deal. They also named Prommin Lertsuridej as the new Secretary General to the Prime Minister's Office – think of him as the PM's new right-hand person. 🤝
To keep things steady, Minister to the PM's Office Chusak Sirinil laid out a strict playbook. The caretaker government will follow clear guidelines to avoid any overreach, treating this period like a political pit stop that keeps the engine running without taking the wheel for the long haul. ⏳
Under Thailand's constitution, this caretaker cabinet continues until the House of Representatives chooses a new PM. Lawmakers are set to reconvene from September 3 to 5, with a vote based on the candidate list from the May 2023 election. 🗳️
Now, all eyes are on early September. Will Phumtham secure the full seat, or will another contender arise? Stay tuned for updates on this high-stakes parliamentary vote! 📅✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
