Thailand: Thaksin's daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra elected prime minister
Associated PressBANGKOK — Thailand’s Parliament elected Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister Friday, continuing the legacy of the political dynasty that began with her father Thaksin Shinawatra, one of Thailand’s most popular but divisive political figures. Leader of the People’s Party, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, standing, debates before a vote to select a new prime minister at the Parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Thaksin’s residual popularity and influence is a factor behind the political support for Paetongtarn. Lawmakers gather during a debate before a vote to select the new prime minister at the Parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, Lawmakers gather during a debate before a vote to select the new prime minister at the Parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The coalition of Pheu Thai and its old conservative rivals under the leadership of Paetongtarn could strengthen their unity because Paetongtarn possesses something that Srettha does not — a direct line to her powerful father who has the final say — said Napon Jatusripitak, a political science researcher at Singapore’s ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute.