Shinawatra, the Prime Minister, expresses regrets over the contentious phone call.
Stay updated on the latest political turmoil in Thailand as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra issues an apology following a heated phone conversation with Cambodia's former prime minister Hun Sen.
"I take full responsibility for the heated phone call with a Cambodian official that's caused quite the commotion," Paetongtarn admitted. The comments made during that call, made public, sparked online backlash and even led one of her coalition partners to call it quits.
The controversial conversation, coupled with the PM's unusual title for Hun Sen ("uncle") and controversial remarks about the Thai regional army chief, ignited a wave of criticism.
The Bhumjaithai Party, a significant player in the government coalition, has since abandoned ship, leaving the government precariously balanced. If another coalition partner follows suit, the government may lose its majority, pointing towards possible new elections or a fresh coalition formation.
This political strife is yet another chapter in Thailand's chaotic political landscape, which has been marred by coups, street protests, and court rulings for the past two decades. The ongoing power struggle between the military and the royalist establishment against progressive parties and the Shinawatra family, a former ruling dynasty, continues to linger as a contentious issue.
As the government navigates this precarious situation, the future of Thailand's political stability remains at stake. Stay tuned for more developments in this unfolding drama.
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Sources: ntv.de, AFP[1] Factiva - https://www.factiva.com/[2] Thomson Reuters World News Extended - https://www.reuters.com/world[3] Reuters India - https://in.reuters.com/
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