Thai prime minister discharged from hospital after high fever

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was discharged from hospital after recovering from a high fever, a government official said on Friday.

Paetongtarn, 38, was admitted to hospital after returning from a two-day visit to Cambodia on Thursday evening, government spokesperson Jirayu Houngsub said.

After a thorough medical examination, doctors confirmed her condition had improved and allowed her to rest at home, he said, adding that she would return to duties on Monday.