Thailand's Constitutional Court suspended Paetongtarn Shinawatra amid an ethics investigation over allegations of excessive deference to Cambodian leader Hun Sen during a phone call about a border dispute. The leaked call revealed Paetongtarn referring to Hun Sen as "uncle" and advising him against heeding criticism from a Thai army commander. Her handling of the dispute has faced mounting dissatisfaction, particularly following an armed confrontation that resulted in a Cambodian soldier's death. This suspension adds to worries about political instability and the influence of her family's political legacy in Thailand.
Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended by Thailand's Constitutional Court pending an ethics investigation over accusations of being overly deferential to a Cambodian leader during a phone call.
In a leaked call, Paetongtarn referred to Hun Sen as "uncle" and advised him against listening to criticism from a Thai army commander regarding a border dispute.
Paetongtarn's tenure has seen rising dissatisfaction over her handling of a border dispute that led to an armed confrontation resulting in a Cambodian soldier's death.
The political dynasty initiated by Paetongtarn's father has raised concerns among the conservative establishment about it becoming too powerful, amidst growing discontent with her government.
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