Thailand's Prime Minister Suspended by Court Amid Controversy

Thailand’s Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from duty pending a case seeking her dismissal. The court accepted a petition accusing her of dishonesty and breaching ethical standards based on a leaked telephone call with Cambodia’s former leader Hun Sen. The leaked call triggered domestic fury and left Paetongtarn’s coalition with a slim majority. Protest groups demand a new government.

The power struggle between the Shinawatra dynasty and the establishment continues. Paetongtarn accepted the court’s decision and apologized for the leaked call, emphasizing her intention to work for the country’s sovereignty.

Political novice Paetongtarn has been facing challenges in reviving the economy and maintaining popularity. Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit is the caretaker premier while the case is ongoing. Paetongtarn’s influential father Thaksin Shinawatra also faces legal issues related to charges of insulting the monarchy.