The Inquiry podcast explores how a leaked phone call between Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and a Cambodian official has destabilized Thai politics. The discussion covers the historical context of the Shinawatra family's influence, the fragile state of Thai democracy due to military influence and judicial interventions, and the impact on Thailand's international relations and economy, including border tensions with Cambodia and trade negotiations with the US. Experts analyze the motives behind the leak, the potential for further political instability, and the challenges Thailand faces in maintaining its economic competitiveness in the region.
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