Thai court to rule on Prayuth’s term limit as protests continue | Politics News

Protesters say Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has reached his constitutional term limit and must step down immediately.

Thailand’s constitutional court is due to decide whether to hear a petition challenging Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha’s right to remain in office.

Authorities in the Thai capital, Bangkok, ramped up security at the prime minister’s office on Wednesday, with protesters demanding Prayuth’s resignation expected to rally in the city for a second day.

The main opposition party and many Thais believe Prayuth, who took power in a 2014 coup, should step down immediately, because the constitution limits prime ministers to eight years in office. They say the eight years ended on Wednesday.

Riot police outside Government House this morning as they still anticipate a rally against PM Prayut. #BangkokPost #Thailand #politics pic.twitter.com/t3brBorAEk

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