In Bangkok, a significant protest erupted with thousands demanding Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's resignation following a leaked call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen. Tensions escalated after a border confrontation resulted in a Cambodian soldier's death. Critics accused Paetongtarn of weakness and appeasement towards Cambodia during a period of heightened nationalistic sentiment. Despite heavy rain, around 6,000 demonstrators rallied near the Victory Monument, voicing their dissatisfaction over government actions and emphasizing Thailand’s sovereignty, while a conservative group linked to previous political upheavals also participated in the protests.
Protesters gathered in Bangkok to demand Paetongtarn Shinawatra's resignation over a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen, amid rising tensions.
Around 6,000 protesters, undeterred by rain, expressed their anger at the Thai government, demanding stronger leadership and expressing concern for national sovereignty.
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