Thailand's prime minister in hot water over leaked audio: 5 things to know

Key partner leaves ruling coalition as calls grow for Paetongtarn's resignation

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Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, seen here at a press conference in Bangkok on May 19, is facing pressure to step down over a leaked conversation with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen regarding a border dispute between the two countries. © Reuters

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BANGKOK -- Less than a year after its formation, the government of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is in crisis as a key party leaves the ruling coalition over a leaked conversation related to Thailand's border disputes with Cambodia.

On Wednesday evening, the Bhumjaithai Party announced its exit, leaving Paetongtarn's ruling coalition with only a slim majority in the lower house. Meanwhile, public anger has grown against the prime minister, with some calling for her resignation.

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