Fear of losing the post of Prime Minister of Thailand.The political landscape in Thailand is currently in a state of uncertainty as Prime Minister Prayuth . According to the Thai Constitution, a prime minister is allowed to serve a maximum of eight years in office.
Prayuth’s supporters, however, contend that his term should be counted from 2017 when a new constitution was enacted
, or from 2019 when he was officially appointed as prime minister after the general election.
This interpretation would allow him to stay in office until 2025 or even 2027, depending on how the calculation is made.
The petition, filed by opposition parties, argues that Prayuth’s tenure must include the time
he served as the leader of the military junta, which would make his current term unconstitutional.
In response, the Constitutional Court temporarily suspended Prayuth from his duties pending a final ruling on the matter
. This suspension has added to the political tension in the country, raising concerns about stability and the future direction of Thailand’s government.
During Prayuth’s suspension, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan has taken over as the acting prime minister.
Prawit, a close ally of Prayuth and a former army chief, is seen
by many as a continuation of the same military-dominated leadership
The situation has also reignited debates about the role of the military in Thai politics.
The prospect of Prayuth being forced out of office is viewed by some as an opportunity to reduce
the military’s grip on power and to push for more democratic reforms in the country.
The uncertainty surrounding the prime minister’s future could potentially trigger further unrest,
particularly if his supporters feel that his ouster is unjust.
