Thousands of people in Bangkok protested against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra after a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen. In the call, she called Hun Sen “uncle” and criticized a Thai military commander. Many Thais saw this as unprofessional and a threat to national pride. Though Paetongtarn apologized, she defended it as a negotiation strategy. Protesters, enduring heavy rain, gathered at Victory Monument, holding signs and Thai flags, demanding her resignation. Protest leaders claim she is being influenced by Hun Sen and say her leadership threatens Thailand’s sovereignty. Paetongtarn is the daughter of ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra and has been in office for only 10 months. She said she won’t speak to Hun Sen again. A Thai court will soon decide if she should be removed from office. The call happened during a tense border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia, adding to public anger and long-standing regional tensions.
Pray for political stability in Thailand. Pray for the truth behind the allegations to be revealed. Pray for justice and peace to prevail in the nation (The Holy Bible, Proverbs 21:15).
Pray for wise counsel and unity among the authorities of Thailand and Cambodia to take action to resolve the border disputes. Pray for peaceful and friendly relations between the two nations (The Holy Bible, Matthew 5:9).
News Source: BBC
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