Thousands protest in Bangkok calling for Thai PM to resign
Summary
Thousands of people in Bangkok are protesting against Thailand's Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, asking her to resign after a phone call with Cambodia's former leader Hun Sen was leaked. The call, which stirred public anger, led to a coalition partner leaving her government, and protests continue despite her apology.Key Facts
- Thousands protested in Bangkok against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, calling for her resignation.
- The protest was triggered by a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen.
- During the call, Paetongtarn referred to Hun Sen as "uncle" and made remarks about a military commander.
- A key partner left her ruling coalition due to the phone call controversy.
- Paetongtarn apologized and defended the call as a negotiation strategy.
- The protest was organized by the United Force of the Land, a nationalist activist group.
- Paetongtarn, the daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has been in office for 10 months.
- The Constitutional Court will decide whether to consider a petition for her removal over alleged unprofessionalism.
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