Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has invoked Section 44 of the interim charter to temporarily suspend Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra and Khon Kaen’s Ban Phai mayor Premsak Piayura.
-The grounds are that the two men are being investigated following allegations of corruption or misbehaviour in office. Both cases have drawn immense public interest.
-The two men continue to hold their positions, but have been suspended without pay until further notice.