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Thailand's Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday pending an ethics investigation into a leaked phone call with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen regarding <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/cambodia-halts-thai-fuel-imports-amid-border-dispute">border disputes between the two nations</a>.

Thailand's Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday pending an ethics investigation into a leaked phone call with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen regarding border disputes between the two nations.

The court voted 7-2 to suspend Paetongtarn from her prime ministerial duties after unanimously accepting a petition from 36 senators, who accused her of violating the ethical standards stipulated in the constitution.

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The court voted 7-2 to suspend Paetongtarn from her prime ministerial duties after unanimously accepting a petition from 36 senators, who accused her of violating the ethical standards stipulated in the constitution.

Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Jungrungruangkit will serve as acting prime minister while the court considers the case, with Paetongtarn given 15 days to respond to the allegations against her.

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Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Jungrungruangkit will serve as acting prime minister while the court considers the case, with Paetongtarn given 15 days to respond to the allegations against her.

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/thai-pm-faces-coalition-collapse-after-leaked-cambodia-call">The leaked June 15 phone call</a> sparked public outrage as Paetongtarn appeared to criticize a Thai army commander and told Hun Sen he could "just tell me" if he wanted anything, and she would "take care of it."

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The leaked June 15 phone call sparked public outrage as Paetongtarn appeared to criticize a Thai army commander and told Hun Sen he could "just tell me" if he wanted anything, and she would "take care of it."

The scandal prompted the Bhumjaithai Party to withdraw from Paetongtarn's governing coalition, weakening her parliamentary majority and prompting thousands of protesters to demand her resignation in Bangkok.

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The scandal prompted the Bhumjaithai Party to withdraw from Paetongtarn's governing coalition, weakening her parliamentary majority and prompting thousands of protesters to demand her resignation in Bangkok.

Paetongtarn's approval rating plummeted to 9.2% from 30.9% following the controversy, while she faces additional investigations from the National Anti-Corruption Commission that could also lead to her removal.

Paetongtarn's approval rating plummeted to 9.2% from 30.9% following the controversy, while she faces additional investigations from the National Anti-Corruption Commission that could also lead to her removal.

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The court voted 7-2 to suspend Paetongtarn from her prime ministerial duties after unanimously accepting a petition from 36 senators accusing her of violating ethical standards stipulated in the constitution.</span

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The court voted 7-2 to suspend Paetongtarn from her prime ministerial duties after unanimously accepting a petition from 36 senators accusing her of violating ethical standards stipulated in the constitution.

Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Jungrungruangkit will serve as acting prime minister while the court considers the case, with Paetongtarn given 15 days to respond to the allegations against her.</span

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The leaked June 15 phone call sparked public outrage as Paetongtarn appeared to criticize a Thai army commander and told Hun Sen he could "just tell me" if he wanted anything and she would "take care of it".</span

The leaked June 15 phone call sparked public outrage as Paetongtarn appeared to criticize a Thai army commander and told Hun Sen he could "just tell me" if he wanted anything and she would "take care of it".

The scandal prompted the Bhumjaithai Party to withdraw from Paetongtarn's governing coalition, weakening her parliamentary majority and leading to thousands of protesters demanding her resignation in Bangkok.</span

The scandal prompted the Bhumjaithai Party to withdraw from Paetongtarn's governing coalition, weakening her parliamentary majority and leading to thousands of protesters demanding her resignation in Bangkok.

Paetongtarn's approval rating plummeted to 9.2 percent from 30.9 percent following the controversy, while she faces additional investigations from the National Anti-Corruption Commission that could also lead to her removal.</span

Paetongtarn's approval rating plummeted to 9.2 percent from 30.9 percent following the controversy, while she faces additional investigations from the National Anti-Corruption Commission that could also lead to her removal.

Paetongtarn's leaked comments showed she prioritized appeasing a foreign leader over Thailand's national interests and military. Her deferential tone toward Hun Sen and criticism of Thai commanders demonstrated poor judgment that damaged the country's sovereignty. The court's decision reflects legitimate concerns about ethical violations that warrant investigation.

Paetongtarn's leaked comments showed she prioritized appeasing a foreign leader over Thailand's national interests and military. Her deferential tone toward Hun Sen and criticism of Thai commanders demonstrated poor judgment that damaged the country's sovereignty. The court's decision reflects legitimate concerns about ethical violations that warrant investigation.

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This is another politically motivated attack by Thailand's royalist establishment against the democratically elected Shinawatra family. Paetongtarn was trying to prevent armed conflict and save soldiers' lives through diplomatic negotiations. The Constitutional Court has repeatedly targeted Shinawatra-led governments, creating a destructive cycle that undermines democracy.

This is another politically motivated attack by Thailand's royalist establishment against the democratically elected Shinawatra family. Paetongtarn was trying to prevent armed conflict and save soldiers' lives through diplomatic negotiations. The Constitutional Court has repeatedly targeted Shinawatra-led governments, creating a destructive cycle that undermines democracy.

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