Thailand’s cabinet on Saturday appointed Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai as acting prime minister after the constitutional court ended Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s tenure.

Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office Chusak Sirinil announced the decision following a special cabinet meeting, which also named Prommin Lertsuridej as the Prime Minister’s Secretary General. The cabinet approved a strict framework to ensure stability during the transitional period while remaining within its mandate, according to Xinhua.

Under the constitution, the existing cabinet will continue in a caretaker role until a new administration is formed. The House of Representatives has been scheduled to convene from September 3 to 5 to vote on a new prime minister from the list of candidates submitted before the May 2023 general election.