US EditionThai court suspends Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over a leaked phone call
- On Tuesday, Thailand’s highest court temporarily removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from her duties amid an ethics investigation triggered by a leaked conversation with Cambodia’s ex-leader Hun Sen related to a border conflict.
- The suspension followed a petition by 36 senators accusing Paetongtarn of breaching ethical standards and constitutional provisions amid a diplomatic spat and recent cross-border violence.
- The leaked recording showed Paetongtarn calling Hun Sen "uncle" and criticizing a Thai army commander, which sparked public outrage, protests, and the loss of a key coalition partner.
- The court voted 7-2 to suspend Paetongtarn pending investigation, giving her 15 days to present a defense while Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Jungrungruangkit acts as leader.
- This decision intensifies political instability for Paetongtarn's administration, risks undermining the Shinawatra family's influence, and coincides with her father Thaksin facing lese majeste charges in court.
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Thailand prime minister suspended pending ethics investigation
The Constitutional Court of Thailand suspended the nation’s prime minster (PM) Tuesday, ordering her to stop performing her duties following allegations of misconduct and serious ethical violations tied to a leaked phone conversation with a senior Cambodian leader. Thirty-six senators filed a petition with the court alleging that PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra failed to fulfill her constitutional duties, withheld appropriate responses, and acted in a…
Thailand PM Suspended Over Leaked Phone Call With Cambodian Leader
Just ten months into the job, Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been benched. She was suspended by the country’s Constitutional Court over a leaked phone call with Cambodia’s former leader, Hun Sen.The reason? Ethics violations. The fallout? Massive.In the now-verified audio, Paetongtarn calls Hun Sen “uncle” and criticizes her own military. She casually says, “If you want anything, just tell me—I’ll take care of it.” How Are…
Thailand’s prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, was suspended from her duties on Tuesday by the Constitutional Court, which unanimously accepted a Senate petition to dismiss her. READ ALSO: Does the new Covid-19 variant in Thailand pose a risk to Asia and the world? The court voted 7 to 2 for Paetongtarn to cease his duties as prime minister from this Tuesday. Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s suspension, who is 38 years old is Thailand’s youngest pre…
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Thailand’s PM suspended over flattering phone callThailand’s constitutional court accepted a petition on Tuesday to suspend Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, as pressure mounts over the leader’s alleged mishandling of a border dispute with neighbouring Cambodia. The petition accuses Paetongtarn of violating ethical standards in a leaked phone call with influential Cambodian politician Hun Sen, during which she flattered Hun and disparaged h…
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