PM 'has no plan' to quit before ruling

Prommin Lertsuridej, secretary-general to suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, yesterday rejected reports which suggest the premier would resign before the Constitutional Court issues a ruling on the leaked recording of her conversation with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.

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Several media reports claimed Ms Paetongtarn is planning to quit as premier before the court hands down the ruling to avoid a guilty verdict in the case. If she steps down early, the case would be aborted, saving her from a political ban that comes with an unfavourable ruling.

Responding to questions from the press about the rumour, Dr Prommin said there was no truth to such reports.

"I can confirm that she has no intention to resign at this time," he said. "We are proceeding in strict accordance with the law, and we stand by the legitimacy of our actions."