Thailand’s Prime Minister has been removed from office by a court ruling in connection with a phone leak case.
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Removed Over Phone Leak Case
Paetongtarn Shinawatra has become the fifth Prime Minister of Thailand to be removed by the Constitutional Court in the past 17 years.
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Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Removed Over Phone Leak Case
Thailand’s Constitutional Court has removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office, ruling that she violated rules in connection with a leaked phone call.
According to international media reports, Paetongtarn — the country’s youngest-ever Prime Minister and a member of Thailand’s billionaire Shinawatra family — was forced out after the court found her conduct in a leaked June phone call to be “unethical.” In the call, she appeared overly influenced by Cambodia’s powerful Prime Minister Hun Sen, at a time when both nations were caught in armed clashes along the border.
The decision has shaken Thailand’s ruling Pheu Thai Party, weakening its hold on power and opening the door for possible new elections. Soon after the verdict, the Bhumjaithai Party — which had earlier left the coalition government — emerged as a contender to form the next administration. Its leader Anutin Charnvirakul has begun seeking support from other parties and has promised to dissolve parliament within four months.
After her dismissal, Paetongtarn called on all political groups to work together to bring stability to Thailand. She said her priority was the protection of people’s lives — whether civilians or soldiers — and that she had been determined to act before the situation escalated into war.
With this ruling, Paetongtarn becomes the fifth Thai Prime Minister in the last 17 years to be dismissed by the Constitutional Court — a sign of the long-running struggle between the Shinawatra political dynasty and the conservative, military-backed establishment aligned with the monarchy.
Until a new leader is chosen, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai will serve as caretaker head of government. Parliament is scheduled to hold a special session from September 3 to 5 to discuss the leadership transition, though no clear timeline for electing a new Prime Minister has been announced.