Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:52am on 16 Aug 2024,Friday International
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, aged 37, has been confirmed as Thailand’s youngest prime minister and the second woman to hold the position, following her aunt Yingluck Shinawatra. Daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Paetongtarn's rise symbolizes the enduring influence of the Shinawatra family in Thai politics. She was elected after a court removed former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, continuing the turbulent political climate. Despite her inexperience, Paetongtarn is expected to rely on her father's guidance as she navigates the challenges ahead, including economic recovery and political stability in a deeply divided nation.
