# @cgtneurope on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2025-08-29T15:30:09.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** CGTN Europe (@cgtneurope) — https://gondola.cc/cgtneurope

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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.⁣
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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. ⁣
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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.⁣
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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. ⁣
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The Shinawatra family, whose political movement has already endured two coups and multiple government collapses, now faces another critical juncture.⁣
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Deputy premier Phumtham Wechayachai and the cabinet will lead in a caretaker capacity while parliament prepares to select a new prime minister. The constitution sets no time limit for this process, leaving room for protracted negotiations. With Pheu Thai’s ruling coalition holding only a seven-seat majority, shifts in allegiance could be decisive. ⁣
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Thaksin Shinawatra, 76, is expected to play a central role in the dealmaking that will determine the next government’s shape.⁣
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 #Thailand #Paetongtarn #Shinawatra #PheuThai #Politics #ASEAN #Cambodia

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paetongtarn, thailand, politics, cambodia, asean, pheuthai, shinawatra

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