Thai prime minister's leaked phone call sets off political backlash

Thailand's Prime Minister is facing political backlash and calls for her resignation after a leaked phone call with Cambodia's former leader, Hun Sen.

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra apologized publicly on Thursday, after enraged nationalist critics accused her of undermining Thailand's sovereignty and sovereignty and military by trying to appease Cambodia.

On Sunday, Paetongtarn spoke privately with Cambodia's Senate President Hun Sen about easing border restrictions following border clashes on May 28 that left a Cambodian soldier dead.

In the 17-minute call, which was later posted online by Hun Sen after a shorter version was leaked, Paetongtarn referred to him as "uncle" and criticized the Thai army commander overseeing the border, calling him "an opponent."

A major coalition party withdrew support from her government, leaving it on the verge of collapse.

Protesters gathered outside the Government House in Bangkok on Friday, calling for her resignation.