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Thailand has entered a phase of political uncertainty, with its prime minister suspended and his deputy taking over in his stead pending a ruling from a top court on whether the premier has reached his constitutional term limit

Despite being suspended as prime minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha still holds the powerful position of Defense minister and will continue to attend cabinet meetings.

The suspension of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s powers by the Constitutional Court is seen denting investor confidence at a time the nation has been actively wooing overseas investors, though the direct economic impact is likely to be muted, according to analysts.

Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, former candidate in the Bangkok gubernatorial election and former Move Forward Party list-MP, speaks of Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon being the caretaker prime minister in the absence of Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha. The Constitutional Court suspends Gen Prayut from duty pending a decision on the issue of his…

Thailand's Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Wednesday after accepting a petition from an opposition party seeking his ousting on the grounds that he has held office for his full, legally mandated term.

Thailand's constitutional court on Wednesday suspended Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha from official duties starting Aug 24 after it decided to hear a petition to review his legally mandated eight-year term limit.

The Constitutional Court has voted 5-4 in ordering Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha suspended from duty.

All eyes are on whether the Constitutional Court will on Wednesday accept a petition filed by the opposition bloc seeking a ruling on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's eight-year tenure.

Protesters have gathered in Thailand's capital to call for Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha to step down, saying he has exceeding his constitutional term limit