Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 37, has been officially endorsed by King Maha Vajiralongkorn as Thailand’s new prime minister, just two days after her election by parliament. The country’s youngest and second female leader, she follows in the footsteps of her father, former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, and her aunt, Yingluck Shinawatra, the country's first female premier. She has taken over after the dismissal of her predecessor, Srettha Thavisin, by the constitutional court. In her first speech, she pledged to govern with an open heart, emphasising stability and continuity. She has vowed to maintain key policies of her predecessor, focusing on economic stimulus, healthcare reform, tackling illegal drugs, and promoting gender diversity. The economy is a real concern for voters, with many asking why her party has failed to fulfil its promise to give about $300 to every voter in Thailand.
Thailand: new PM sworn in
Written by David Fletcher 22 Aug 2024Additional Info
- Pray: for the new PM as she chooses her cabinet and assesses what problems she should address first. (Proverbs 18:15)
- More: www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/18/thailands-paetongtarn-shinawatra-sworn-in-as-pm-after-royal-sign-off
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