New Delhi, July 1 -- Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended from office by the Constitutional Court following a leaked phone call that has sparked a political firestorm and widespread public protests. The decision comes amid heightened tensions with Cambodia and mounting criticism over her handling of a deadly border incident.

On Tuesday, Thailand's Constitutional Court unanimously agreed to accept a petition accusing Paetongtarn of breaching political ethics. In a 7-2 vote, the judges ruled to suspend her from official duties while the investigation is underway.

The suspension centres on a leaked telephone conversation between Paetongtarn and former Cambodian Prime Minister and current Senate President Hun ...