Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Removed By Court
Thailand’s Constitutional Court has removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her cabinet from office over ethical misconduct tied to a controversial phone call with Cambodia’s former leader. The court ruled that her deferential tone and comments—during a call about an escalating border dispute—compromised national interests and violated ethical standards.
Leaked Audio Sparks Political Fallout
In the leaked conversation, Paetongtarn referred to Hun Sen as “uncle” and disparaged a Thai military commander as being on the “opposing side.” The release of the audio intensified public outrage and triggered a petition by senators to remove her from office.
Questions Over Shinawatra Dynasty’s Political Fate
This dismissal marks another setback for the Shinawatra family—Paetongtarn is at least the third family member ousted by judicial or military intervention since 2006. The verdict deepens Thailand’s political instability, with her party now struggling to form a new government under mounting pressure.
