Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha from office while it considers a legal challenge that could see him thrown out months before an expected general election.<br />'' <br />'' The court agreed unanimously to hear a case brought by opposition parties who argue Prayut has reached the end of his eight-year term limit as prime minister.<br />'' <br />'' Judges also agreed by five votes to four to suspend Prayut from office until the case is decided, the court said in a statement.<br />'' <br />'' The court considered the petition and supporting documents and deems the facts according to the request indicate reasonable grounds to suspect that there is a case as requested, the statement said.<br />'' <br />'' A caretaker will be appointed to lead the government, with current Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan among the favourite candidates tipped for the role.<br />'' <br />''It is not the first time the Constitutional Court has played a role in Thai politics — it cancelled the results of general election in 2006 and 2014.