India, Aug. 29 -- Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been dismissed from office by the country's Constitutional Court just one year into her term after being found guilty of violating ethical standards.

A court on Friday ruled that she violated ethics rules after leaking a phone call with Cambodia's former leader.

The Thailand Constitutional Court also said that the prime minister lacked qualifications under the Constitution.

After the court's verdict, deputy premier Phumtham Wechayachai and the current cabinet will oversee the government in a caretaker capacity until a new prime minister is chosen by parliament, on a date to be decided by the house speaker.

There are five remaining eligible candidates from those dec...