Supreme Court President Montri passes away
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Supreme Court President Montri Yodpanya died of heart failure and blood infection following hospitalisation for cancer treatment. He was 63.
A royal-sponsored bathing rite for Montri was held yesterday at Wat Dhepsirin. Privy Councillor Thanin Kraivixien presided over the ceremony. Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra was among the mourners.
Montri was appointed to lead the high court last month for a two-year term.
Under judicial procedures, Phairoj Wayupak, the senior-most vice president, will be the caretaker president pending the convening of the Judiciary Commission to elect Montri’s successor.
