Thai Prime Minister Removed Following Phone Call Leak

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: WSJ

Updated: Aug 29 2025

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Source: WSJ

Thailand's Political Turmoil

Removal of Prime Minister: Thailand’s Constitutional Court has removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra due to serious ethical breaches linked to a controversial phone call with Cambodia's former leader, Hun Sen.
Background of the Case: The court had previously suspended Paetongtarn after a complaint from a group of senators regarding her conversation with Hun Sen, which took place during a period of escalating border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia.

Controversial Phone Call

Details of the Conversation: During the call, Paetongtarn reportedly displayed a submissive demeanor, referring to Hun Sen as “uncle” and characterizing Thailand’s military as the “opposing side,” raising concerns about her leadership and diplomatic stance.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.