Overview

• Judges ruled Paetongtarn violated ethical standards in a leaked June call with Cambodia’s Hun Sen concerning the border standoff.
• The decision ousts the entire government, making Paetongtarn the third member of the Shinawatra family to lose the premiership.
• Uncertainty clouds succession as only 2023 nominated candidates are eligible and it remains unclear who can legally call new elections.
• The ruling follows a coalition rupture after Bhumjaithai quit over her tone toward Hun Sen and remarks about a Thai border commander.
• Border clashes in July left about 40 dead and displaced more than 300,000 people, prolonging a security and humanitarian strain.