Thailand's Political Shakeup: Paetongtarn Shinawatra Poised for Premiership

Thailand's Parliament is set to vote on Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, for prime minister. This comes after the previous PM was ousted for ethical violations. If approved, Paetongtarn would become the nation's second female and youngest PM, continuing her family's political legacy despite her father's controversial influence.

Thailand's Parliament convened on Friday to decide on a new prime minister, with Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the 37-year-old daughter of former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, expected to be nominated.

The vote comes shortly after the previous PM was removed over ethics violations. Paetongtarn, who leads the Pheu Thai party, doesn't hold an elected office but is still eligible for the prime minister's role.

If approved, she will be Thailand's second female prime minister and the youngest leader, continuing her family's influential yet controversial political legacy.

(With inputs from agencies.)