๐ฐ Paetongtarn Shinawatra Becomes Thailand's Youngest Prime Minister
On Friday, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, a newcomer to politics, was chosen as Thailand's youngest prime minister by the nation's parliament ๐๏ธ. Her election comes shortly after a turbulent power struggle among the country's elite โ๏ธ.
The 37-year-old daughter of the controversial political figure Thaksin Shinawatra easily secured a majority in the parliamentary vote ๐ณ๏ธ, taking on the role just two days after the judiciary dismissed her ally, Srettha Thavisin, as prime minister. This puts her in a pivotal position, with the future of the influential Shinawatra family's political legacy at stake ๐ after their first electoral defeat in over two decades ๐.
Paetongtarn will be Thailand's second female prime minister ๐ฉโโ๏ธ, following in the footsteps of her aunt Yingluck Shinawatra and her father Thaksin, both of whom previously held the position. In her first statement as prime minister-elect, she expressed her resolve to lead the country forward ๐, despite the recent upheavals โ๏ธ.
Winning with 319 votes, nearly two-thirds of the house ๐ , Paetongtarn shared her joy on Instagram ๐ฑ by posting a picture of her lunch ๐, symbolizing her first meal after the successful vote โ
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Her appointment marks a risky move for the Pheu Thai party ๐ฒ, led by her 75-year-old father, Thaksin. She will face immediate challenges, including a struggling economy ๐ธ, growing competition from rival parties ๐ฅ, and unmet promises from her party's cash handout programme ๐ฐ.
The political environment remains tense, with Thailand's history of coups and judicial interventions โ๏ธ that have repeatedly disrupted governments. Paetongtarn's leadership will be closely watched ๐ as she navigates these turbulent waters ๐, with the Shinawatra family's influence and political alliances at the center of the ongoing power struggle.
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