Thailand’s PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra suspended; calls grow for fresh vote
On July 1, 2025, Thailand’s Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra following a petition alleging ethical misconduct.
The ruling triggered a political earthquake: Bhumjaithai Party exited her coalition, and opposition groups demanded her to initiate fresh elections.
Tensions escalated as opposition parties, including Bhumjaithai, formed a bloc pressing for dissolution of parliament and possible caretaker leadership.
The crisis marks another chapter in the Shinawatra dynasty saga—where legal entanglements, public protests, and factional splits have hindered political stability.
Adedayo Obadina
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