US EditionThai court suspends Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over a leaked phone call
- On July 1, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was temporarily removed from office by Thailand’s highest judicial body as it investigates her conduct following a leaked conversation with Cambodia’s ex-leader Hun Sen.
- The suspension followed public backlash triggered by Paetongtarn's call amid a May 28 border clash with Cambodia that killed one Cambodian soldier and raised accusations of undermining the military.
- The call surfaced criticism of a Thai army commander and efforts to ease tensions, leading to protests in Bangkok, a coalition partner quitting, and a fall in Paetongtarn's approval rating to 9.2%.
- The court decided by a 7-2 vote to suspend Paetongtarn, allowing her 15 days to prepare a defense, while Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Jungrungruangkit assumes the role of acting leader during the proceedings.
- The situation escalates the political turmoil surrounding the Shinawatra clan, as Thaksin, the father of Paetongtarn, confronts lese majeste accusations, with experts cautioning that this development undermines the strength of their political reputation.
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RECIT - The heir of Thailand's most powerful political dynasty was put on the sidelines by justice on Tuesday, against the backdrop of territorial tensions with Cambodia.
·Paris, France
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Paetongtarn Shinawatra is accused of a call with the Cambodian leader, who is supposed to ease border tensions.
·Montreal, Canada
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With the suspension of the prime minister, hopes for a functioning democratic system in Thailand seem to be further away. In the background, a power struggle with the royalist elite is taking place.
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The judges voted unanimously to accept a petition submitted by about 30 conservative senators, who accuse Shinawatra of "serious ethical violation".
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