Seen as a fresh face from a powerful dynasty, Paetongtarn Shinawatra took office in August 2024. Just months later, a 17-minute leaked call has pushed her premiership to the brink.

As pressure grew on Paetongtarn apologised at a news conference alongside military chiefs and senior figures from her Pheu Thai party.

Thailand's embattled Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faced the prospect of losing her government's majority on Friday, as a vital coalition partner looked set to demand her resignation and senators launched a legal bid to remove her from office.