Overview

• Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is under scrutiny for appointing Pichit Chuenban, a former lawyer with a criminal record, to his Cabinet.
• Pichit resigned from his ministerial role to protect Srettha from legal repercussions.
• The court allowed Srettha to continue his duties while the case is being considered.
• The case highlights ongoing tensions between Thailand's conservative establishment and populist political factions.
• Srettha has 15 days to present his defense to the court.