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Paetongtarn Shinawatra Seeks to Rebuild Government After Coalition Collapse

Her meeting with General Boonsin Padklang aims to stabilize her government after the Bhumjaithai party quit over her leaked call with Hun Sen.

Des manifestants demandent la démission de la Première ministre thaïlandaise Paetongtarn Shinawatra, le 19 juin 2025 à Bangkok
Des manifestants demandent la démission de la Première ministre thaïlandaise Paetongtarn Shinawatra, le 19 juin 2025 à Bangkok
Des manifestants demandent la démission de la Première ministre thaïlandaise Paetongtarn Shinawatra, le 19 juin 2025 à Bangkok

Overview

  • The Bhumjaithai party withdrew from Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s coalition on June 19 after finding her reverential tone in a leaked call with Hun Sen inappropriate.
  • In the 17-minute June 18 call, the prime minister referred to Hun Sen as “uncle” and labeled General Boonsin Padklang an “opponent,” triggering military unease.
  • Clashes on May 28 along the Cambodia border killed a Cambodian soldier and prompted Paetongtarn’s call to Hun Sen in an attempt to defuse tensions.
  • Paetongtarn apologized to military leaders for her comments on June 19 before meeting General Boonsin in Ubon Ratchathani on June 20 to mend relations.
  • Her coalition now holds only 261 of 500 House seats, raising the prospect of early elections or the formation of a new governing majority.