BANGKOK, Jun. 19 (Khaosod English) – PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Thursday noon apologizes to the Thai people over leaked clip, calling it a threat to national security.

"I apologize to all Thai brothers and sisters, everyone, regarding the leaked audio clip of my conversation with the Cambodian leader. I didn't know it would be recorded and disseminated like this. We have now clarified the matter with the armed forces.

"This is a time when we must cooperate and consolidate our strength. All sectors have concluded that this is a threat to national security. This is not a small threat. Today, we don't have time to be fighting among ourselves like this. We must protect our sovereignty."

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