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Thai court suspends PM from duty pending case seeking her dismissal

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Thailand's Constitutional Court on Tuesday suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from duty pending a case seeking her dismissal, adding to mounting pressure on a government fighting for survival on multiple fronts.

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  • Thailand's Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from duty.
  • The suspension is pending a case seeking her dismissal over alleged dishonesty and ethical breaches. 12s
  • The case follows a leaked phone call with Cambodia's former leader in which she criticized a Thai army commander. 48s
  • A key party has left her coalition, and a no-confidence vote is expected in Parliament. 1m 10s
  • Deputy Prime Minister Surya Wangrungrungit will act as caretaker during the court's review. 1m 32s
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