Picture courtesy of Thai PBS World

 

The Constitutional Court will deliver its verdict on 29 August regarding the leaked phone conversation that involves suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian leader Hun Sen. This high-profile case sees 36 senators calling for a ruling on what they deem gross ethical misconduct and dishonesty by Paetongtarn.

 

Upon accepting the petition, the court suspended her from her duties as Prime Minister. Paetongtarn acknowledged that the recording was genuine during a press conference, describing it as a private negotiation to maintain peace and Thailand’s sovereignty. However, the recording, leaked from Hun Sen’s camp, has fuelled a political storm.

 

In the contentious recording, Paetongtarn refers to a Thai Second Army Region commander as “the opposition” and expresses a willingness to comply with Hun Sen’s requests. Her accusers claim this demonstrates an alarming degree of inaction and a failure to fulfil her responsibilities as Prime Minister. They suggest her actions were influenced by personal relationships, allegedly accommodating Cambodia’s demands.

 

The petitioners further argue that her remarks about the commander indicate a lack of integrity and a serious breach of ethical standards. This case has jeopardised her political career and heightened scrutiny of her relationship with Hun Sen, as reported by Thai PBS World.

 

Remarkably, following the recording's release, Paetongtarn's father, Thaksin, declared his friendship with Hun Sen is over, even though they shared a longstanding relationship for over a decade.

 

As Thailand awaits the court's decision, the implications of this ruling could be significant for Paetongtarn’s future in office. The ruling could significantly alter the political landscape, providing valuable insights into the application of ethical codes at the highest level. Regardless of the outcome, the nation will experience significant political repercussions.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from THai PBS World 2025-08-14

 

Daddy To The Rescue!

Let's hope that the whole family will be banned for lifetime in politics and new election are needed...

The verdict will be a toss up. It depends on who has paid the most money.🙃🙃

 

5 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

Let's hope that the whole family will be banned for lifetime in politics and new election are needed...

 

I agree with ikke1959 it is definitely time for a change in the governing body, time to retire the Shinawatra dynasty & move Thailand away from their influence.

The trouble is they are all corupt time for a change of government but too many pigs in the trough its all about Power money and egos 

..Sickening Body Language....

Things are heating up. Popcorn ready.

"No, no, no, no no! How many times must I tell you, if you want to make that little sausage thing appear before your eyes you have to put the tips of your index fingers together"

 

"and stop staring at them when your doing it or your eyes will stay that way"

I wonder if the 36 senators calling for a ruling are the ones that were placed in the senate by the military. Just asking for a friend.

Paetongtarn's face says it all! 😞😓 😩😫

10 hours ago, connda said:

Daddy To The Rescue!

Daddy is is in hot water also...the whole Shin gang must go in disgrace ffs.

3 hours ago, SOTIRIOS said:

..Sickening Body Language....

very very true, dont you know who i am !!!

Just the usual interference probably by the Military aligned senators trying to destabiliase the current government so they & their cronies can get their snouts back in the trough!

No real thought for the stability & well being of Thailand & its people, hopefully  persons in higher places may influence the outcome and let the elected members get on with running the country. Han Sen got his nose out of joint with the Thaksin government given the crack down on border scam centres as well as the possibility that Thailand may soon have Casinos which will take away a sizeable chunk of his pocket money!! Politics and money is a dirty mix!!

11 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Let's hope that the whole family will be banned for lifetime in politics and new election are needed...

what so Anutin can takeover, do you know what you are really hoping for?

 

 

 

These verdicts always seem to be a few weeks into the future........

18 minutes ago, paul1804 said:

what so Anutin can takeover, do you know what you are really hoping for?

 

 

I guess there are three possibilities.....another useless, corrupt leader.....a general election to elect another useless, corrupt leader or the Army.

 

The villagers where I live are very much in favour of another coup would you believe?

2 hours ago, BerndD said:

Paetongtarn's face says it all! 😞😓 😩😫

 

Her face is called a smirk.

 

 

A smirk is specific kind of smile, one that suggests self-satisfaction, smugness, or even pleasure at someone else's unhappiness or misfortune

 

13 hours ago, connda said:

Daddy To The Rescue!

Yes, turn her over his knee and give her couple of whacks.

 

(Just kidding. I commented just to get gold star)

Let’s see how effective the drone donations are 

7 minutes ago, AgMech Cowboy said:

Yes, turn her over his knee and give her couple of whacks.

 

(Just kidding. I commented just to get gold star)

That is weirdly aroursing.

16 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

 

 

I agree with ikke1959 it is definitely time for a change in the governing body, time to retire the Shinawatra dynasty & move Thailand away from their influence.

But as witnessed by his completely unpunished comeback, even the military government were making deals with the family to make sure that the choice of the people (future forward, move forward, people's party) would stay in the dark. The elite will stay in power for many years to come.

19 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Let's hope that the whole family will be banned for lifetime in politics and new election are needed...

I guess you are preferring the miltary rule

23 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Let's hope that the whole family will be banned for lifetime in politics and new election are needed...

Time for the Shins to bow out and go away forever

A post using a foreign language has been removed as this is an English language forum. 

14 hours ago, AustinRacing said:

Let’s see how effective the drone donations are 

the chinese drones.... ?    other than the"high probability that they are loaded with spyware,   

 like most chines made crap  they won't last very long

This whole suspension and proceding is banana republic stuff of course, engineered by the usual suspects that want rid of a democratically elected parliament and imposition of an establishment-friendly right-wing authoritarian administration. We all know how this will eventually end up. They will get exactly what they want - they always do.

On 8/14/2025 at 5:34 AM, Geoffggi said:

 

 

I agree with ikke1959 it is definitely time for a change in the governing body, time to retire the Shinawatra dynasty & move Thailand away from their influence.

Lots of negative comments on here like yours towards the current leadership but have you really thought about what the alternatives are ???? Anutin or another coup which would both be a substantial step backwards for Thailand. Tony didnt get rich by being stupid and has far more honourable intentions towards the people than most despite his past supposed convictions. He has plenty of money and doesnt need to rape & pillage. The militaries involvement in south East Asian countries is a destabilising influence, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos & Myanmar all suffer from the same!  ronnie50 comments above are absolutely correct!

On 8/14/2025 at 2:52 AM, webfact said:

Picture courtesy of Thai PBS World

 

The Constitutional Court will deliver its verdict on 29 August regarding the leaked phone conversation that involves suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian leader Hun Sen. This high-profile case sees 36 senators calling for a ruling on what they deem gross ethical misconduct and dishonesty by Paetongtarn.

 

Upon accepting the petition, the court suspended her from her duties as Prime Minister. Paetongtarn acknowledged that the recording was genuine during a press conference, describing it as a private negotiation to maintain peace and Thailand’s sovereignty. However, the recording, leaked from Hun Sen’s camp, has fuelled a political storm.

 

In the contentious recording, Paetongtarn refers to a Thai Second Army Region commander as “the opposition” and expresses a willingness to comply with Hun Sen’s requests. Her accusers claim this demonstrates an alarming degree of inaction and a failure to fulfil her responsibilities as Prime Minister. They suggest her actions were influenced by personal relationships, allegedly accommodating Cambodia’s demands.

 

The petitioners further argue that her remarks about the commander indicate a lack of integrity and a serious breach of ethical standards. This case has jeopardised her political career and heightened scrutiny of her relationship with Hun Sen, as reported by Thai PBS World.

 

Remarkably, following the recording's release, Paetongtarn's father, Thaksin, declared his friendship with Hun Sen is over, even though they shared a longstanding relationship for over a decade.

 

As Thailand awaits the court's decision, the implications of this ruling could be significant for Paetongtarn’s future in office. The ruling could significantly alter the political landscape, providing valuable insights into the application of ethical codes at the highest level. Regardless of the outcome, the nation will experience significant political repercussions.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from THai PBS World 2025-08-14

 

She was trying to defuse a tense situation but Hun Sen being the A hole he is decided to record and release just to stir the pot, he doesnt like the removal of scam centers on the border and the possibility of Thailand under the current leadership building casinos, no more pocket money for him & his cronies!! 

10 hours ago, daejung said:

I guess you are preferring the miltary rule

Not really. Just wondering why Takhsin’s feeling generous nowadays. Does it have anything to do with his, his daughter, his sister etc impending court cases? If so he’s gonna need more than 10 of them😂😂😂