The move by the Bhumjaithai party followed the leak of a recorded phone call between PM Paetongtarn and Cambodia’s former leader Hun Sen.

Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party on Wednesday announced its withdrawal from the coalition government, in a major setback for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's ruling coalition.

The Bhumjaithai Party has announced its withdrawal from Thailand’s coalition government, while calling for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to take responsibility for comments in a leaked audio clip that threaten confidence in her leadership.