Thai PM Faces Crisis After Leaked Hun Sen Call

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is under mounting pressure after a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen, in which she appeared to criticize her own military during a border dispute, prompted the Bhumjaithai Party to withdraw from her coalition and left her government with a fragile majority. The leak has sparked widespread public anger and calls from opposition leaders and protesters for her resignation or the dissolution of parliament, citing damage to national sovereignty and public trust. Paetongtarn has apologized for her remarks and emphasized her support for the Thai military, but critics argue her credibility is irreparably harmed. The crisis has intensified concerns about political stability in Thailand as economic challenges persist and previous coalition promises remain unfulfilled. There are growing calls for new elections, with warnings that ongoing instability could be exploited by anti-democratic groups. The situation reflects a deepening political crisis and heightened uncertainty for the government.