NACC takes up phone call case

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has unanimously agreed to set up a panel to investigate suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for alleged ethical misconduct, in connection with the audio clip featuring a controversial phone conversation between her and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.

- WASSAYOS NGAMKHAM KARNJANA KARNJANATAWE

The conversation in question, concerning border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, has not only called into question Ms Paetongtarn’s ability to lead the government but also sparked ethical questions.

On July 1, the Constitutional Court voted unanimously to accept a petition filed by a group of senators and, by a 7-2 majority, ordered Ms Paetongtarn’s suspension from her duties as it began reviewing the leaked audio clip of the private conversation with Hun Sen.

In the recording, the premier made critical remarks about the commander of the Second Army Region and appeared overly conciliatory towards the Cambodian strongman, allegedly implying a willingness to yield to his demands.