Paetongtarn Shinawatra: A New Chapter in Thai Politics

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, is set to become Thailand's youngest and second female prime minister. Despite mixed electoral results, she secured parliamentary support following the dismissal of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. With no political experience, Paetongtarn faces significant scrutiny and relies heavily on her father's guidance.

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, is poised to become the country's youngest and second female prime minister. Her rise follows mixed electoral results in which her Pheu Thai party came in second but managed to form a ruling coalition after the vote-winner was blocked by military-backed lawmakers.

Paetongtarn is stepping into a role deeply embedded with family legacy, aiming to break the cycle of military interventions that toppled her father and aunt's governments in 2006 and 2014 respectively. Despite her lack of government experience, she secured the necessary parliamentary support just 48 hours after the previous Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was dismissed by a court order.

With an untested but determined Paetongtarn at the helm, Thailand braces for a new era in its political landscape. Facing significant public scrutiny, she acknowledges the critical role of her father's advisory, asserting, "We are determined, together and we will push the country forward."

(With inputs from agencies.)