Embattled PM’s Office Minister Phichit Chuenban resigned this afternoon after accusations were made that he is disqualified from assuming a ministerial post due to his conviction and incarceration on bribery charges over a decade ago.

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He announced his resignation despite reiterating in the morning press conference that he would not quit.

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By Thai PBS World