In a significant diplomatic development, Thailand’s Foreign Ministry has expressed strong disapproval of Cambodia’s recent actions following a controversial leak of an audio conversation.
The leaked audio, which has become a heated point of contention, featured a conversation between Thailand’s Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, and Cambodia’s Hun Sen. The discussion reportedly revolved around a border dispute that has heightened tensions between Bangkok and Phnom Penh over recent weeks.
In response to what it described as a breach of international norms, Thailand’s Foreign Ministry declared the publication of this private dialogue as unacceptable. The government has since summoned the Cambodian ambassador to express their concerns formally. Officials from the ministry highlighted that publicizing private conversations, particularly one involving sensitive negotiations, violates established international practices.
The audio leak has placed Prime Minister Shinawatra’s coalition at risk of collapsing, with critics arguing that her approach to resolving the border conflict undermines Thai sovereignty. While defending the integrity of her conversation as a “negotiation technique,” opposition parties have seized the moment to call for her resignation, alleging that the incident has weakened the position of the Thai military.
Meanwhile, Thailand’s Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, issued an apology on Thursday following the leak of a phone conversation. The PM explained that the call, which had been conducted using her personal phone, was recorded and released without her knowledge. She assured that her administration stands prepared to offer comprehensive support to the nation’s military.
