The court gave Shinawatra 15 days to give evidence to support her case.

She said she wanted to promote Thai culture on a global scale.

It’s unclear if she can take the oath to remain in that role.

The court’s judges agreed unanimously on Tuesday to accept the application accusing her of ethical misconduct, with a seven to two vote to relieve her of her prime ministerial responsibilities during the investigation.

Shinawatra is also under scrutiny by the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission for a potential ethical violation, which might lead to her removal from office. Last year, the Constitutional Court dismissed her predecessor for similar charges. Thailand’s judicial bodies, particularly the Constitutional Court, are perceived as defenders of the royalist establishment, frequently employing such institutions and nominally independent bodies like the Election Commission to undermine or eliminate political challengers.

Outrage over the call mostly revolved around Shinawatra’s comments toward an outspoken regional army commander and her perceived attempts to appease Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen to ease tensions at the border.

Thousands of conservative, nationalist-leaning protesters rallied in central Bangkok on Saturday to demand Shinawatra’s resignation.