Thailand Faces Deeper Political Turmoil as Court Ousts Premier

Thailand was thrust into deeper political crisis after the country’s Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for ethics violations, setting off political jostling for a third leader in two years.

The nine-member court said Paetongtarn violated constitutional provisions on ethical standards during a phone call in June with de facto Cambodian leader Hun Sen, when they discussed a border dispute between the countries. The judges said her remarks on the call, which were leaked, undermined the pride of the premiership and the nation while prioritizing her political interests. The 6-3 decision is final and not open to appeal.