Thailand's embattled Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was facing the prospect of losing her government's majority on Friday as a vital coalition partner looked set to demand her resignation after just 10 months in power.

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 announced its withdrawal from the coalition government, in a major setback for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's ruling coalition. The party, the second largest party in the alliance and holder of 69 seats in parliament,