Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has apologized for the political turbulence set off by a leaked recording of her negotiations with Cambodia’s former leader in the two nations' latest border dispute.

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is facing a major political crisis less than a year into her term, as the Bhumjaithai Party, a key ally, withdrew from the ruling coalition on Wednesday over a leaked phone conversation related to border issues with Cambodia.

As pressure grew on Paetongtarn apologised at a news conference alongside military chiefs and senior figures from her Pheu Thai party.