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Constitutional Court To Rule In Prayuth Term-Limit Case On Sep 30

THAILAND

The Thai Constitutional Court set the clock ticking on a much awaited ruling in Prime Minister Prayuth's term-limit dispute, after reviewing further evidence from parliament on Wednesday.

  • "The Court has discussed and found the case to be a legal challenge and there are enough witnesses and evidences to consider a ruling," it said in a statement.
  • The Court said it will announce the verdict on September 30, clarifying whether Prayuth can resume his duties or should permanently step down.
  • Note that Prayuth remains suspended in his capacity as Prime Minister, pending the clarification of the end-date of his term in office, with Deputy Prime Minister Prawit filling in for the time being.

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