Thailand’s Constitutional Court has dismissed Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister after just one year in office, citing a violation of ethics and plunging the country into fresh political uncertainty.⁣ ⁣ Paetongtarn, daughter of former premier and billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra, was accused of misconduct following a leaked June phone call with Cambodia’s former leader Hun Sen, made during a tense border standoff. In the call, she appeared to defer to Hun Sen, sparking protests and anger among opponents. ⁣ ⁣ She later apologized, saying her intention had been to defuse tensions and save lives. Fighting broke out weeks later, though a ceasefire is now in place.⁣ ⁣ This marks the fifth time in 17 years that a Thai leader has been removed by the Constitutional Court, underscoring its pivotal role in the country’s long-running power struggle. ⁣ ⁣ The Shinawatra family, whose political movement has already endured two coups and multiple government collapses, now faces another critical j...