Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Thai PM Faces Calls for Resignation After Leaked Phone Call Sparks Protests
Thailand's Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is facing trouble.
A leaked phone call between her and a former leader angered people.
They're now protesting in Bangkok, wanting her to quit.
The Prime Minister is facing removal and is currently in discussions regarding it.
Protests erupted in Bangkok calling for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's resignation.
The demonstrations followed a leaked phone call between Shinawatra and former Cambodian leader Hun Sen.
Shinawatra's comments on a Thai military commander sparked public anger.
Protestors gathered around the 'Victory Monument War Memorial' in Bangkok.
The Constitutional Court will decide on Tuesday whether to take up a petition for Shinawatra's removal.
- Who
- Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Hun Sen, and protestors.
- What
- Protests in Thailand demand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's resignation after a leaked phone call.
- When
- The Constitutional Court will decide on Tuesday regarding a petition for removal.
- Where
- Bangkok, Thailand.
- Why
- Due to comments made in a leaked phone call and perceived unprofessionalism.
Government Supporters
Opposition
PM's response to Phone call
Government Supporters
Consider the phone call a minor issue and protest right, and not an indictable reason to resign.
Opposition
Disagree, finding the phone call and her comments as grounds to resign.
- Prime Minister
- Paetongtarn Shinawatra
- Location of Protests
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Protestors' Demands
- Resignation of the Prime Minister
- Key Issue
- Leaked Phone Call
- Next step
- Constitutional Court Decision
