Thai

Daughter of former prime minister becomes youngest Thai head of government

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Political newcomer Paetongtarn Shinawatra has won the backing of parliament to become Thailand's youngest prime minister – just a day after she was thrust into the spotlight amid a relentless power struggle between warring elites. The 37-year-old daughter of divisive political heavyweight Thaksin Shinawatra exceeded the required minimum of 51 percent of votes cast on … Read more

Thai coalition appoints daughter of former prime minister as new chair

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A day before a crucial vote in parliament, Thailand's ruling coalition has agreed to support 37-year-old political newcomer Paetongtarn Shinawatra as its candidate for prime minister. Thursday's agreement followed numerous behind-the-scenes talks in the 24 hours after a court sacked Srettha Thavisin as prime minister. His Pheu Thai party had rushed to secure support from … Read more

Thai court decides fate of prime minister in dismissal proceedings

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Thailand's Constitutional Court is expected to decide the fate of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. The ruling could lead to his dismissal after less than a year in office and plunge the country into even greater political uncertainty. Srettha, a real estate magnate with no political background, was the subject of a complaint filed by former … Read more