Petritan is highly likely to resume her previous position, for the following five reasons:
First, the King of Thailand had already approved the formation of the new cabinet before the Thai court ruled to suspend Petritan's position. If they wanted Petritan to leave, they did not need to approve the formation of the cabinet.
Second, it is a temporary measure to let Hun Sen think his plot has succeeded, preventing the situation on the Thai-Cambodian border from escalating, and also giving Hun Sen an exit strategy so he won't continue to pursue this matter.
Third, if Hun Sen continues to talk endlessly, refusing to accept the situation, Thailand will take action against Cambodia. Thailand surpasses Cambodia in terms of military strength and territory. If a war breaks out, Cambodia would be no match for Thailand. This is a last resort plan that Thailand would only consider under extreme circumstances.
Fourth, Hun Sen has lost his integrity and credibility. Even those who have dealings with Hun Sen will be cautious. A gentleman is open and aboveboard, while a petty person is always anxious and troubled. Hun Sen is a cunning old fox who is hard to guard against, so the King of Thailand chooses not to argue with him and lets him have his way for a while.
Fifth, the recorded phone call between the two has become a world joke, not only for Petritan but also for Hun Sen, who has also become the subject of international ridicule. It needs time to digest. With daily news, after some time, the issue will fade away, and people's attention will shift elsewhere.
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