Clear up tenure doubtThe length of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's tenure is back under the spotlight, after a legal team from the House of Representatives claimed that he is entitled to serve as premier until 2027. As such, it said, Gen Prayut is entitled to serve until 2027, as a premier can only serve for a total of eight years. The team rejected the views of those who argue that Gen Prayut's tenure began in 2014, when he took over in a coup as the head of the National Council for Peace and Order. They vowed to seek a Constitutional Court ruling in August on the matter, saying to them, Gen Prayut's tenure began in Nov 2014 and as such, he must step down on Aug 24. After the coup, Gen Prayut's government announced its plan in a 2,000-page document to reform the country.

Source: Bangkok Post January 02, 2022 23:37 UTC