Friday, August 29, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was sent back from his functions by the Constitutional Court. She was dismissed, citing a violation of ethics. Shinawatra was the youngest Prime Minister of Thailand and also happens to be the sixth leader associated with the billionaire family of Shinawatra to be removed by the army or the judiciary. The court verdict is based on the Prime Minister’s disclosed telephone conversation with former Cambodian chief Hun Sen., the appeal took place when the two countries were involved in cross -border fights. His dismissal will also lead to elections to choose the new Prime Minister of the country. Paetongtarn was heard apologizing for the disclosed appeal; She said that she had tried to avoid a war.
“I didn’t want anything for myself. I only thought of how to avoid fighting and avoiding blood effusions,” Paetongtarn told journalists, speaking of the telephone call that started a massive outcry in the country either and did not fail to avoid the conflict.
“I reaffirm that I really intend to serve the nation. I have no bad intention,” she added.
Thai protests:
When the recording of the calls was released, demonstrations broke out in Thailand, where demonstrators were seen to agitate the Thai flags and the slogane, asking Shinawatra to resign. She was also called “traitor” and “sell”. She was also accused of betraying the country.
How the conflict has intensified:
On July 24, the forces of Thailand and Cambodia fired on each other near the disputed border. While the two parties exchanged the blame on which initiated it. The confrontation began where the former Prasat Ta Muen Thom temple is located, which is along the border of the province of Surin in Thailand and the province of Meanchey Oddchey of Cambodge. The cross -border shot then spread to at least six zones. This has led to the evacuation of more than 100,000 people living along the border area.
Thailand and Cambodia have accepted a ceasefire after five days of cross-border fighting. The thaw came after the talks mediated by Malaysia.
