The Constitutional Court's decision serves as a crucial measure of accountability for a prime minister who compromised Thailand's national dignity and security interests. Paetongtarn's deferential tone toward Hun Sen and willingness to criticize Thai military leadership during active border tensions demonstrated poor judgment that undermined the country's negotiating position.
This ruling exemplifies judicial overreach by unelected judges who routinely overturn democratic mandates. The court has repeatedly targeted the Shinawatra family with politically driven decisions, disregarding genuine diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing armed conflict and safeguarding civilian lives, undermining both democratic governance and responsible foreign policy.
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