Thai PM May Seek More Time to File Court Response in Ethics Case
Paetongtarn will 'probably' ask the Constitutional Court to extend the deadline by 15 days, according to Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, who has been designated as the acting premier during Paetongtarn's suspension.
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