Paetongtarn Shinawatra: Thailand-Cambodia Conflict
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s Prime Minister, faces a deepening political crisis. A leaked phone call with Cambodian Senate president Hun Sen has sparked outrage, fueling claims of compromised national security. Protests erupt daily as critics demand her resignation, highlighting escalating tensions within the ruling coalition. The conversation, aimed at easing border disputes, has instead ignited a political firestorm. This situation tests the core of the Thai-Cambodia relationship, and News Directory 3 is closely monitoring developments. The shinawatra family’s history with Hun Sen, dating back to prior coups, adds further complexity. The prime minister’s ability to manage this fallout and safeguard Thailand’s interests will be critical. Discover what’s next in this evolving situation impacting regional stability.
Thai PM Faces Backlash Over leaked Call with Cambodian Leader
updated June 28, 2025
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is under fire following the leak of a phone conversation with Cambodian senate President hun Sen. The call, intended to smooth over tensions after a Cambodian soldier’s death May 28 in a disputed border area, has ignited a political firestorm.
In the call, shinawatra is heard urging Hun Sen, whom she refers to as “uncle,” to disregard those opposed to them, specifically mentioning the commander of the Second Military Region. The leaked conversation quickly went viral,infuriating conservative and royalist factions within the ruling coalition. critics accuse Shinawatra of undermining national security, and daily protests are calling for her resignation.
The relationship between Hun Sen, whose son Hun Manet is now Cambodia’s prime minister, and the Shinawatra family dates back to the coups that ousted Thaksin Shinawatra in 2006 and his sister yingluck in 2014. Hun Sen welcomed both to Cambodia following their ousters. In February 2024, he was the first foreign leader to visit Thaksin after his return from exile and subsequent royal pardon.
What’s next
The political fallout from the leaked call continues to unfold, with potential implications for the stability of the Thai government and its relationship with Cambodia.The prime minister’s ability to navigate this crisis will be closely watched.