Deputy PM Suriya Jungrungreangkit appointed Acting PM of Thailand

Deputy PM and Minister of Transport Suriya Jungrungreangkit, 70, has been appointed Acting PM of Thailand. He is set to lead the newly reshuffled cabinet in a swearing-in ceremony scheduled for July 3.

Thai Prime Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)
Thai Prime Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

Bangkok (VNA) - Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced on July 1 that she accepted the decision of the Constitutional Court of Thailand to suspend her from duties as Prime Minister while the court reviews a petition seeking her removal.

With the suspension in effect, Deputy PM and Minister of Transport Suriya Jungrungreangkit, 70, has been appointed Acting PM of Thailand. He is set to lead the newly reshuffled cabinet in a swearing-in ceremony scheduled for July 3.

Speaking to the press, Paetongtarn said she would step aside indefinitely from her prime ministerial duties, although she has 15 days to present her case and explain the true intention behind her phone call to Cambodian Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Reuters reported.

She clarified that her call was solely intended to protect Thailand’s sovereignty, ensure the safety of Thai soldiers, and prevent any escalation of conflict.

Paetongtarn also expressed her gratitude to her supporters and apologised to the Thai public for any distress or displeasure her actions may have caused./.

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