Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been admitted to hospital after developing a high fever following her return from an official visit to Cambodia. The 46-year-old leader canceled all her Wednesday engagements, including high-profile meetings with international business and political figures.

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The prime minister began feeling unwell upon her return to Bangkok Tuesday afternoon after the two-day Phnom Penh trip. Despite initially resting at home, her condition worsened through the evening, prompting doctors to admit her to hospital around 9pm for close observation.

Her husband, Pidok Sooksawas, shared a revealing hospital bed photo on social media with the caption: “She listens to no one. Her body is warning that she is over-working.” The post quickly went viral, with thousands of Thais sending get-well wishes.

Thai PM @ingshin has been discharged from hospital the afternoon after being admitted last night with high fever. She's ordered to rest at home for the weekend. https://t.co/TZpBjrJqZE

— Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ (@SaksithCNA) April 25, 2025

The illness forced cancellation of several critical Wednesday appointments:

• Morning meeting with Sea Limited’s Chris Feng

• Afternoon discussion with former UK PM Tony Blair

• Evening Police Commission chairmanship

Government sources confirm this marks Paetongtarn’s first health-related hospitalization since taking office. Doctors report her fever has stabilized but recommend extended rest, leaving the premier’s schedule for the coming days uncertain.

The incident has reignited concerns about the workaholic tendencies of Thailand’s youngest-ever prime minister, who maintains a grueling schedule. Deputy Prime Ministers are temporarily handling urgent matters while the nation awaits updates on their leader’s recovery.

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UPDATE:

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn was discharged from hospital this afternoon after being admitted last night with a high fever. She has been ordered to rest at home for the weekend.

-Thailand News (TN)