Turmoil in Thailand: Prime Minister Under Fire
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended from office by the Constitutional Court amid an investigation into a leaked phone call with a former Cambodian leader. The controversy stems from a border dispute involving a deadly confrontation. The court ruled to suspend pending the ethics breach investigation.
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In a dramatic turn of events, Thailand's Constitutional Court has suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. This decision follows a leaked phone call with a former Cambodian leader, heightening tensions.
The court's unanimous decision to investigate the breach of ethics accusations showcases the gravity of the situation, leading to her suspension by a 7 to 2 vote.
The controversy is rooted in a recent border dispute with Cambodia, which tragically saw the loss of a Cambodian soldier's life. The leaked call has spurred public protests and escalating dissatisfaction with Shinawatra's leadership.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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