ฺฺBANGKOK, June 19 (TNA) – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra today apologized to all Thais for a leaked audio clip of her conversation with Cambodia’s Senate President Hun Sen.
She clarified the situation with the military, explaining her true, peace-seeking intentions and admitting she was unaware the call was being recorded.
Paetongtarn emphasized that the incident is a “threat to national security,” not a minor issue. She urged Thais to unite and protect sovereignty, stressing that this is not the time for internal conflict.
She confirmed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has lodged a diplomatic protest with Cambodia, expressing deep disappointment over the unconsented recording of a private call, which she deemed globally unacceptable.
The Prime Minister reiterated the government and military’s joint commitment to protecting sovereignty and called for national unity to overcome the crisis. She vowed to be more cautious in future conversations. -819 (TNA)
