Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the Thai prime minister, called Cambodian leader Hun Sen to ease border tensions. Their conversation, leaked by Hun Sen, led to political turmoil in Thailand and her suspension pending an ethics inquiry. Public outrage ensued after 10,000 people demanded her resignation, reflecting concerns about her political naivety and suitability for leadership. Addressing Hun Sen affectionately raised eyebrows, inciting fears of betrayal among her critics. Her family's political history complicates the crisis, opening the door to further instability in a nation familiar with coups and judicial conflicts.
In a leaked phone conversation, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra addresses Hun Sen as uncle, signaling a troubling lapse in political savvy during a border dispute.
The suspension of Paetongtarn follows public outrage after 10,000 demonstrators called for her resignation, questioning her ability to protect national interests.
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