Thailand’s political instability is becoming worse. The Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for unethical behaviour in a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen, which angered citizens and heightened mistrust across all political parties. The chat, which was leaked amid a border crisis, contained language that was perceived as overly respectful, which infuriated the public and led to a prompt court ruling.
Since her termination, Thailand has been in a state of unstable transformation. Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has assumed the role of acting prime minister in a caretaker government. The leader of Bhumjaithai, Anutin Charnvirakul, was nominated for prime minister under harsh circumstances by the People’s Party, which stands for the main opposition faction. The government must seek parliamentary reform, possibly through a public vote, and it must be dissolved after four months.
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Jaiee Ashtekar holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in political science from the University of Mumbai. She holds a post-graduate diploma in international relations from the University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom (UK). She has done projects titled “Kashmir through Political Perception” and “Water issues between India and Pakistan.”
