Hun Sen accuses Thai PM of treason for criticising Thai military commander

13 Sept 12:57 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodia's strongman Hun Sen accused Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of treason for disparaging her own military commander during a private conversation with him.
The accusation arose after Hun Sen's associates leaked a recording where Paetongtarn allegedly criticized Thailand's Second Army Region Commander, Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, sparking public outrage in Thailand.
Hun Sen condemned Paetongtarn's actions, stating that criticizing one's own military to a foreign figure to gain favor constitutes treason and is unacceptable, especially in Cambodia.
The incident prompted Hun Sen to sever his three-decade-long relationship with the Shinawatra family, expressing regret over the broken bond with a 'friend's daughter'.

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