Paetongtarn Shinawatra Elected as Thailand’s Youngest Prime Minister: A New Era Begins

Bangkok, 18 August 2024 — Paetongtarn Shinawatra has made history as Thailand’s youngest Prime Minister at 37 years old, continuing the Shinawatra family’s political legacy. Elected by Parliament in a decisive vote, her victory symbolizes both hope and challenge as she steps into one of the most scrutinized roles in Thai politics. A Brief Biography Paetongtarn Shinawatra was born on August 21, 1987, into Thailand’s most influential political dynasty. She is the youngest daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the niece of another former Prime Minister, Yingluck Shinawatra. The Shinawatra family has been a central figure in Thai politics for decades, known for their populist policies that have […]

Paetongtarn Shinawatra Elected as Thailand’s Youngest Prime Minister: A New Era Begins