Thailand’s government faces potential collapse after Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s leaked phone call unleashed fresh political turmoil, with the leader now facing calls to resign as she grapples with the exit of the second-biggest party in her coalition.

Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party on Wednesday withdrew from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's government in a major blow to the embattled premier, leaving her ruling coalition with only a slim majority.

The second largest party in Thailand's ruling coalition withdrew from the government on Wednesday, citing a leaked phone call between the country’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (pictured in a file photo) and Hun Sen,