In a historic move, 37-year-old Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been elected as Thailand's new prime minister, making her the youngest person to hold the position in the country's history. She succeeds Srettha Thavisin, who was removed from office for ethical violations. Paetongtarn, the daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, is the fourth member of the influential Shinawatra family to become prime minister. With a strong background in politics, she holds several key positions within the Pheu Thai Party and is poised to bring innovation and inclusivity to her new role.
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra, has been elected as Thailand's new prime minister at the age of 37. She secured the support of 319 lawmakers in the House of Representatives, making her the third member of the influential Shinawatra family to lead the country. However, her victory is overshadowed by concerns of her father's influence and the challenges she will face in handling the country's economic crisis and household debt.