NEW GOVERNMENT WILL BE FORMED
Yingluck Shinawatra is no longer the Prime Minister of Thailand. She was removed from her job by Thailand's courts. Nine other ministers also lost their jobs. They had all abused (wrongly used) their power by transferring a top security official against the law in 2011.
Niwattumrong Boonsongpaisan has been appointed Deputy Prime Minister and will be Yingluck's replacement for the time being. He is planning to hold an election on July 20 to form a new government.
Supporters of Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra protesting the court's decision in Bangkok on May 7, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL
Yingluck is the sister of former Thai Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, who was overthrown in 2006. He now lives overseas to avoid going to jail for illegal actions. Many believe that he was using Yingluck to control Thailand.
Fighting back tears, Yingluck said, "I am proud of every minute I have worked as prime minister because I came from a democratic election." She may also be charged for neglecting a certain part of her duty. If she is found guilty, she could be banned from politics for five years.
Anti-government supporters celebrate the dismissal of Yingluck Shinawatra in Bangkok on May 7, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ Nicolas ASFOURI
Protesters have been on the Bangkok's streets for many months. There are two main groups - anti-government protesters (those who are against Yingluck's government) and Red Shirt government supporters. There have been many demonstrations by protesters from both sides, resulting in many getting injured or killed in gun and grenade attacks. With Yingluck losing her job and both sides insisting on getting their way, things could get worse before they get better.
Featured image: Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra meets reporters in Bangkok on May 7, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL
