Opposition petitions for court ruling on Gen Prayut's tenure

Pheu Thai leader Cholnan Srikaew, right, on Wednesday submits a petition seeking a Constitutional Court ruling on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's eight-year limit to Parliament President Chuan Leekpai, left, for forwarding to the court. (Photo supplied)

The opposition has filed a petition for a Constitutional Court ruling on when Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s eight-year term in office began and ends.

The opposition also warned Gen Prayut not to resort to a House dissolution before his term expires, saying it may cause a political vacuum.