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The Standard
an hour ago
- Politics
- The Standard
Thailand's economy teeters as political turmoil threatens recovery efforts
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra speaks during a press conference at the Government House, in Bangkok, Thailand, May 19, 2025. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo
Bloomberg
2 hours ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Political Woes Could Sink Thai Economy Deeper Into Malaise
By Suttinee Yuvejwattana and Updated on Save Thailand's sudden descent into a new political crisis threatens an economy that's already on the brink of a technical recession and bracing for the impact of the global trade war. Even if Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra manages to survive a widening rift in the ruling coalition, analysts said the fallout could stall key legislation, undermine US tariff talks and shake investor confidence in already-underperforming Thai assets.
Washington Post
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Thai prime minister visits border with Cambodia after leaked conversation triggers resignation calls
BANGKOK — Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra visited the border with Cambodia on Friday as she faced resignation calls following a leaked phone call between her and Cambodia's former leader discussing recent border tensions. Paetongtarn traveled to a border town in northeastern Ubon Ratchathani province, near a small contested territory with Cambodia where a brief confrontation between the two sides on May 28 killed one Cambodian soldier.
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South China Morning Post
4 hours ago
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Thai government hangs by thread as leaked phone call shreds PM Paetongtarn's credibility
For more on this story: Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is fighting for her political survival after a key coalition partner abandoned her government. The crisis stemmed from a leaked phone call between Shinawatra and Cambodia's former leader Hun Sen. Since the release of the nine-minute recording on June 18, 2025, there have been growing demands for Thailand's youngest-ever leader to stand down.
NHK
4 hours ago
- Politics
- NHK
Analysis: Thai PM's leaked call puts her political future at risk
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces growing pressure over comments she made in a leaked phone call with a major Cambodian politician. NHK World's Takaoka Chikashi explains the controversy and what comes next.
