Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has indeed been removed from office by the Constitutional Court after being found guilty of violating ethical standards related to a Cabinet appointment. The ruling, delivered on August 14, 2024, determined that Srettha breached constitutional ethics by appointing Pichit Chuenban, a minister with a past criminal conviction, to his Cabinet. This decision has effectively ended Srettha's brief tenure, which lasted less than a year.

The court's ruling came after a close 5-4 vote among the judges, leading to Srettha's immediate dismissal. This verdict also resulted in the removal of his entire Cabinet. Srettha's dismissal marks a significant shake-up in Thai politics, as he had been leading a coalition government formed with the support of both his Pheu Thai party and military-aligned parties.

With Srettha now out of office, Thailand faces a period of political uncertainty. The 500-seat parliament must reconvene to elect a new prime minister. Potential candidates include Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, and Chaikasem Nitisiri, a veteran politician from Pheu Thai. The political environment in Thailand is tense, especially following the recent dissolution of the main opposition party, Move Forward, further complicating the political landscape.