Border clash ousts Thai PM after nationalist anger

A clash between Cambodian and Thai soldiers resulted in the death of a Cambodian lieutenant, sparking a nationalist fervor that led to the suspension of Thailand's Prime Minister. The incident occurred on May 28 in a disputed border area. The Thai Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, was suspended after a phone call with Cambodia's de facto ruler, Hun Sen, was leaked, causing outrage in Thailand. The call, perceived as overly subservient, is now under review by a Thai court. The border dispute and political fallout have broader implications, including economic concerns and the potential unraveling of the Shinawatra family's influence in Thailand. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region.