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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Rebecca Ratcliffe in Bangkok

Thailand’s PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra suspended over leaked Hun Sen call

Paetongtarn Shinawatra in a green jacket
Paetongtarn Shinawatra was heard telling Hun Sen if there was anything he wanted, she would ‘take care of it’. Photograph: Rungroj Yongrit/EPA

Thailand’s constitutional court has suspended the prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, while it investigates alleged ethical violations relating to a leaked phone call.

The court announced on Tuesday that it would consider a petition filed by 36 senators calling for Paetongtarn’s dismissal, accusing her of dishonesty and breaching ethical standards in violation of the constitution.

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