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Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces removal over leaked call

Date: 02-07-2025
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | foxnews.com: 1 | news.sky.com: 1
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Image content: The image depicts a crowd of people gathered under an overpass, holding Thai flags and protesting. The main subject is a large white sign held by one of the protesters, which reads "PM IS ENEMY OF STATE" in black and red letters. The crowd appears to be expressing their discontent with the Prime Minister, likely due to political or social issues.

Summary

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended from her position following a leaked conversation with former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, sparking public outrage and calls for her ouster. The Constitutional Court voted to suspend her while it considers a petition alleging dishonesty and unethical behaviour. She has apologized and claimed her comments were part of a diplomatic effort to resolve a recent border incident.

Key Points

  • Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra suspended by Constitutional Court over leaked conversation
  • Leaked call with Hun Sen sparked public anger and protests
  • Shinawatra has been given 15 days to defend herself

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Thailand: PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra suspended over leaked phone callBritish Broadcasting CorporationBritish Broadcasting Corporation

02-07-2025

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended by the Constitutional Court while it considers a petition for her removal over a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen, in which she referred to him as "uncle" and criticised a Thai military commander, sparking public anger. The court voted 7-2 to suspend her and she has 15 days to present her defence. The deputy PM will serve as acting leader, although Paetongtarn will remain in the cabinet as culture minister. If dismissed, she would be the third Shinawatra politician to lose power before completing their term.

Thai PM suspended over leaked call with Cambodian official after border incident | Fox News

02-07-2025

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended from office amid an ethics investigation over a leaked phone call with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen following a border dispute that left one Cambodian soldier dead in May 2025. The Constitutional Court voted 7-2 to suspend her, giving her 12 days to provide evidence, after 36 senators accused her of dishonesty and breaching ethical standards. Paetongtarn claimed her intention was to maintain Thailand's sovereignty and save soldiers' lives, but protesters in Bangkok called for her ouster after the call leaked.

Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra suspended amid outrage over leaked phone call | World News | Sky News

02-07-2025

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended amid outrage over a leaked phone call with a senior Cambodian politician, Hun Sen, in which she criticized a Thai army commander. The Constitutional Court voted 7-2 to suspend her following a petition from 36 senators, who alleged dishonesty and a breach of ethical standards. Shinawatra, 38, has 15 days to respond to the probe and has apologized, claiming her approach was a negotiating tactic. Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit will take over temporarily. The controversy has sparked public protests and calls for a no-confidence vote, with Shinawatra's government facing an approval rating slump to 9.2%.