What happened with Thailand's prime minister?
Asked 3 days ago
Answer
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended from duty by the Constitutional Court, pending an investigation into a leaked phone call with Cambodia's former leader Hun Sen. The call, in which she criticized the Thai military and discussed a border dispute, led to accusations of dishonesty and ethical violations from 36 senators. This has resulted in mass protests, political instability, and uncertainty about the country's leadership.
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Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended from duty by the Constitutional Court, pending a case seeking her dismissal. The suspension follows accusations of dishonesty and ethical breaches after a leaked phone call with Cambodia's former leader Hun Sen, in which she criticized a Thai army commander.


The suspension came after a leaked confidential phone call with Cambodia's former Prime Minister Hun Sen, where Paetongtarn Shinawatra discussed a border dispute and criticized the Thai military. This prompted 36 senators to petition the Constitutional Court, which voted to suspend her while the investigation proceeds.


Hundreds of protesters assembled in Bangkok to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, as her administration faces mounting criticism over a border dispute with Cambodia and a leaked phone call with Cambodia's former leader.