Paetongtarn Shinawatra, a political newcomer and member of the influential Shinawatra family, is Thailand's youngest prime minister, stepping into a politically tumultuous landscape marked by the recent banning of the progressive Move Forward party.
Despite her initial reluctance to join politics, Paetongtarn took center stage in 2023 elections, reflecting a blend of her family's legacy and a desire to navigate the complexities of Thai governance.
Her election as prime minister represents a significant moment in Thailand's political climate, where traditional power structures, represented by the military establishment, are increasingly challenged by populist movements.
Paetongtarn's ascension comes as the Pheu Thai party must find a way to unify and lead amid divisions, having recently faced the dissolution of key opponents and shifting alliances.
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