The first challenge comes from the incident involving a recording of a conversation between Ms. Paetongtarn and President of the Cambodian Senate Hun Sen. The issue will be considered by the Thai Constitutional Court on August 29, with accusations that she violated ethical standards.
Senator Sawat Tassana has submitted a petition asking the court to decide on the dismissal. This case evokes the example of former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, showing that the legal risks that Ms. Paetongtarn faces are not small.
However, another lawsuit is also being prosecuted by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). The case revolves around the budget decision of 35 billion baht (more than 1 billion USD), which was allocated to 5 state-owned banks to repay debts, but was later shifted to the " electronics" project to distribute cash to people.
The People's Network - the unit that has filed the lawsuit since May and continuously supplemented legal documents - believes that this decision violates Article 144 of the Constitution, and emphasizes the right of citizens to be reported for violations under Article 88.
Mr. Somchai Swangkarn, network leader, affirmed that NACC has completed the initial review step and is preparing a plenary meeting schedule. If the Committee finds sufficient grounds, the case will be transferred to the Constitutional Court. At that time, Ms. Paetongtarn and some related ministers were at risk of being expelled within 15 days as prescribed. The lawsuit is expected to be settled in mid-September.
While many opinions say that the Pheu Thai Party can consider dissolving the National Assembly to gain the initiative, the party leadership still publicly defends Ms. Paetongtarn.
Mr. Wisut Chaiyarun - Chairman of the Pheu Thai parliamentary group - said that he had met directly with Ms. Paetongtarn - currently suspended from the prime minister - and affirmed that she had no intention of resigning. He believes that the Constitutional Court will not make a decision that is unfavorable to her.
However, the simultaneous confrontation of both major lawsuits - the recording case and the " electronics case" - has created unprecedented uncertainty in Ms. Paetongtarn's political career. If the judiciary makes an unfavorable decision, Thailand could see a major turning point in the political situation in the coming weeks.
