Thailand: Bhumjaithai Quits Coalition Government, Cites Damaging Conduct By Paetongtarn
By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock
BANGKOK, June 18 (Bernama) -- Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party announced its withdrawal from the coalition government on Wednesday, citing dissatisfaction with government actions affecting Thai sovereignty.
Bhumjaithai, the second-largest party in the ruling coalition, stated that all its eight ministers have submitted their resignations, effective June 19.
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The party accused Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of "damaging conduct" following a leaked phone conversation (June 15 phone call) with Cambodia's Senate President Hun Sen.
It said the call, reportedly addressing an ongoing border dispute, included remarks in which the Prime Minister allegedly blamed her own military for "miscommunication".
Bhumjaithai described this as an affront to Thailand's dignity, national pride, its people, and the armed forces.
"The Bhumjaithai Party wishes to inform that the Party's Executive Committee convened to deliberate on this matter and has resolved for the Bhumjaithai Party to withdraw from the coalition government.
"Consequently, all ministers from the Bhumjaithai Party have submitted their resignation letters to the Prime Minister, effective from June 19, 2025, onward," the party said in an official statement on Wednesday.
The party also called on Prime Minister Paetongtarn to take responsibility for actions it claims have harmed Thailand's national interests.
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