Thai constitutional court suspends PM Paetongtarn over leaked Cambodia phone call.
On July 1, Thailand’s Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra following a 7‑2 ruling finding she breached ethical norms by leaking a private phone call with Cambodian leader Hun Sen . The conversation, in which Paetongtarn pledged favors, ignited cross-border criticism and raised questions about national governance.
The suspension has deepened a political crisis that began in mid‑June when the Bhumjaithai Party left the coalition over the leak . Opponents are urging the acting PM to dissolve parliament and hold elections amid public disillusionment, while protest groups continue to bolster pressure for Paetongtarn’s removal.
Opposition parties say the scandal undermines trust in government, with calls growing louder for early polls or a definitive vote of no‑confidence . Some analysts warn the instability could invite military intervention, given Thailand’s history of coups.
As the political drama evolves, Southeast Asian observers caution that Thailand’s democratic trajectory may hinge on how institutions and public sentiment are navigated in the coming weeks.
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