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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Thai Court Removes PM Over Constitutional Violation
Caption: Thai Court Removes PM Over Constitutional Violation. A Thai court has dismissed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin after he appointed a former lawyer with a criminal record to his cabinet. The Constitutional Court ruled that Srettha violated ethical standards by showing "defiant behavior”. This marks the third time in 16 years that a Thai prime minister has been removed by the court. Srettha, who served less than a year, will be replaced by an interim leader until parliament selects a new prime minister. Earlier in May, 40 senators petitioned for his removal, citing the appointment of Pichit Chuenban, who was previously jailed for attempted bribery. Despite Pichit resigning after 19 days, the court found Srettha's actions unethical. The upcoming vote for a new prime minister is expected to involve intense negotiations, as Thailand faces economic challenges. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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