Thailand's Paetongtarn Shinawatra Pledges Dedication as Prime Minister Candidate

Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced her readiness to work for Thailand and promised her best effort after being chosen as a prime minister candidate by the governing alliance. She emphasized determination and unity to advance the nation, ahead of the parliamentary vote. Paetongtarn is the daughter of Thaksin Shinawatra, who often advises her.

Thailand's Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Thursday announced her readiness to serve the country and promised to give her utmost efforts after being chosen as a candidate for prime minister by the governing coalition.

"We are determined to push the country forward together," she stated at a press conference ahead of Friday's parliamentary vote for a new premier.

Paetongtarn, daughter of political heavyweight Thaksin Shinawatra, revealed that her father frequently offers her advice.