Summary
Thailand has appointed Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai as the interim prime minister after the Constitutional Court suspended Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The court is investigating allegations that Paetongtarn violated ethics by calling Cambodia's former leader, Hun Sen. She was suspended and had previously served as culture minister in a new cabinet.
Key Facts
- Thailand appointed Phumtham Wechayachai as acting prime minister.
- The Constitutional Court suspended leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
- Paetongtarn was involved in a phone call with Cambodia's ex-leader, Hun Sen.
- The call led to allegations of breaching ministerial ethics.
- Paetongtarn was temporarily barred from office while under investigation.
- She had referred to Hun Sen as "Uncle" during the call.
- Paetongtarn was also appointed culture minister before the suspension.
- Her government faced challenges with low popularity and economic issues.
