Mr Strettha's exit comes less than a year after he took power. Parliament is expected to meet on Friday to choose and vote for a new premier.
Thailand's prime minister has been removed from office after a court ruled he violated ethical standards. Srettha Thavisin was dismissed after judges said he failed to perform his duty with integrity after his appointment of a cabinet member who had been imprisoned over an alleged attempt to bribe a court official. The court ruled 5-4 in favour of his removal. Parliament is expected to meet on Friday to choose and vote for a new premier, according to Mr Thavisin's chief of staff.
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