July 31, 2025Jul 31 Paetongtarn gets final lifeline in leaked tape scandal Suspended Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been granted a final deadline extension by the Constitutional Court to submit her defence in the leaked audio scandal involving Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen. In a tight 5–4 vote, the court gave her until August 4, after she cited ongoing evidence collection. The scandal stems from a June 18 recording of Paetongtarn allegedly discussing diplomatic matters privately with Hun Sen. Though she confirmed the voice was hers, critics say the act showed disloyalty and violated constitutional ethics. Failure to respond by the deadline could result in her automatic removal from office.
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