The Foreign Ministry responded on Saturday to the Constitutional Court of Thailand's decision to remove Paetongtarn Shinawatra from her position as prime minister, stating that China hopes Thailand "will maintain stability and continue to prosper".

On Friday, the Constitutional Court of Thailand ruled that Paetongtarn Shinawatra had violated constitutional provisions, leading to her removal.

"This is Thailand's domestic affair. As Thailand's close and friendly neighbor, we hope the country will maintain stability and continue to prosper," said a spokesperson from the Foreign Ministry in response to media queries.