Thai court dismisses prime minister over compromising phone call with Cambodian leader

Shinawatra's dismissal highlights limits of Thailand's fledgling democracy

After 45 minutes of false suspense, Thailand's constitutional court did exactly what was expected. Her dismissal flings the country into political instability.

Behind Thai Premier’s Dismissal, Unraveling of an Uneasy Alliance

Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s political rise was as rapid as her downfall. Two years ago, she was a political novice running in her first election. Last August, she rose to become prime minister of Thailand. On Friday, a powerful court dismissed her from office for ethical breaches. Ms. Paetongtarn’s political fortunes have always been tied to her father, Thaksin Shinawatra, a former prime minister who was ousted in a coup. Her appointment as prime m…

Cambodia border security safe, says Thailand defence ministry despite lack of formal government

Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended from office last month after being accused of failing to stand up for Thailand in a June call with powerful former Cambodian leader Hun Sen, which was leaked online

Thailand's prime minister dismissed over compromising phone call

The decision ends the term of the nation’s youngest prime minister and delivers the latest blow to the powerful Shinawatra political dynasty that has dominated Thai politics for more than two decades.

Thailand power vacuum will ‘not affect’ border security: defence ministry

Thailand's lack of a formal government will not affect border security with Cambodia, the defence ministry said Saturday, as the kingdom scrambles to fill a power vacuum following the dismissal of the prime minister by the Constitutional Court. The Southeast Asian nation was thrown into political turmoil on Friday when the court sacked prime minister

China hopes Thailand will 'maintain stability' after premier’s removal

Paetongtarn Shinawatra sacked by Constitutional Court - Anadolu Ajansı