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Why was Thailand's prime minister ousted?

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Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was ousted by the constitutional court for an ethics violation after a leaked call showed her deference to Cambodia's former leader during border tensions. The court ruled she put personal interests above national interests, damaging the country's reputation and public confidence.

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Thai court ousts PM Paetongtarn for ethics violation

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  • Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was dismissed by Thailand's constitutional court for an ethics violation.
  • The violation involved a leaked phone call with Cambodia's former leader during a border crisis. 19s
  • Paetongtarn apologised, stating her actions aimed to prevent conflict. 36s
  • Her removal weakens the ruling Fuatai party and complicates coalition politics. 1m 35s
  • The verdict adds to political uncertainty and continues a pattern of Shinawatra family leaders being ousted. 2m 2s
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Thai court ousts PM Paetongtarn for ethics violation
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Thai court ousts PM Paetongtarn for ethics violation

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was dismissed for an ethics violation after a leaked call showed her appearing to kowtow to Cambodia's former leader Hun Sen during border tensions.

Thai court ousts PM Paetongtarn for ethics violation
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Thai court ousts PM Paetongtarn for ethics violation

The court said she put her private interests ahead of the nation's and damaged the country's reputation, causing a loss of public confidence.

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