Thousands of people concentrated more than dozen cities in Thailand to Demand the resignation of Prime Minister Petatongtrane Shinavatra, for insulting the army During the phone call, which was known to the former Prime Minister Cambodia Hunaeus and for the existing tension with the Cambodian country for territories within the framework of a historical dispute.
On June 15, a conversation was released between the Minister of Thailand and Hong Hyon, in which the executive leader of Thailand Criticized General Bunsin Padklangis responsible for the army in terms of borders with Cambodia, For obstacles to tension relaxation efforts Between both countries.
The direct consequence of this insult (the absence of the army is a sensitive problem in Thailand) It was the departure of the government of the Thai Conservative Party BhumjaiiThe second largest party of the coalition, accusing the president of “the honor of Thailand, national dignity, people and the army called into question”; Loss of 69 places that significantly reduced the majority of Patongtrane.
Hong Saint put even more pressure on the prime minister, publicly criticizing Paetongtron’s statements, which expanded the monarchy, an absolutely untouchable institution in the country. “Official insulting the commander,” he wrote on his Facebook page, “This is an insult to the king, because only he can appoint these appointments by decree”Field
After the commotion received, thousands of people took to the streets to protest against the situation, becoming the greatest demonstration of the capital of Bangkok.
For his part, Paetongtran assured that he was not going to suppress the demonstrations to a lesser extent and even proposed the opportunity to support the meeting with the organizers after they returned from the province of Chiang Ray, where she controls the tasks of salvation and reconstruction for recent floods and assisting survivors.
Now, Prime Minister -the opinion of the Constitutional Court is expected on the next Tuesdaywho is now studying if he declares himself competent to explore the performance of Paetongtran, which This may ultimately suspend While discussions during the entire time in case the court decides to act.
