Thai prime minister declares £324m in assets including 217 designer handbags Paetongtarn Shinawatra made required wealth declaration to national anti-corruption commission The Guardian - UK · Jan 3, 2025
Thailand's prime minister expects fishermen seized by Myanmar to be repatriated soon Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra says her government is negotiating with neighboring Myanmar for the return of four fishermen captured by Myanmar’s navy for trespassing The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024
Koh Kut is Thai territory: PM Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said there is no doubt about Koh Kut Bangkok Post · Nov 5, 2024
Thai Massacre Families Demand Justice As Charge Deadline Expires Survivors of one of Thailand's most notorious massacres Friday joined the families of 78 victims who suffocated to death in army trucks to voice anger that those responsible will never be brought to justice. International Business Times · Oct 25, 2024
Rights groups urge Thailand to release Vietnamese activist, saying he faces torture if extradited Nearly three dozen rights groups urge Thailand’s prime minister to release a Vietnamese activist facing extradition, warning he risks torture if returned The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2024
Southeast Asian leaders meet in Laos in a summit set to tackle crisis in Myanmar and disputed sea Southeast Asian leaders gathered in the capital of Laos for an annual regional forum that will focus on tackling the prolonged civil war in Myanmar and territorial tensions in the South China Sea The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024
Bangkok safe from floods, PM says Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has reassured the public that Bangkok will not be hit by floods, as the current volume of rainwater is lower than it was in 2011, when a major flood occurred. Bangkok Post · Oct 3, 2024
Multiple Deaths In School Bus Fire In Thailand: PM A devastating fire tore through a Thai bus carrying 44 children and teachers on a school trip Tuesday, officials said, with up to 25 feared dead. International Business Times · Oct 1, 2024
A family affair: can Asia break free from the power of its political dynasties? Anger is rising at Indonesia’s new administration – while Thailand, Cambodia, the Philippines, Laos and Brunei are all led by the children of former leaders The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2024
Thailand’s new prime minister inherits a $14 billion cash handout problem and a sluggish economy Thailand’s economy isn’t growing as fast as its peers. Fortune · Aug 28, 2024
Anger at Thailand’s top court as voters become numb to political chaos Frustration brews among voters after banning of progressive Move Forward party and removal of Srettha Thavisin as prime minister The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2024
Critics pile pressure on new PM Critics have vowed to scrutinise Pheu Thai Bangkok Post · Aug 20, 2024
From Working In McDonalds To Thailand's Youngest Prime Minister: Meet Paetongtarn Shinawatra Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand's youngest Prime Minister, has risen from working at McDonald's to leading the nation with a commitment to economic reform and political continuity. International Business Times UK · Aug 19, 2024
Who is Paetongtarn Shinawatra? Thai parliament votes for past prime minister's daughter as PM The 37-year-old only entered politics in 2021 and is already seen as the puppet of her powerful family Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2024
The Conversation · Aug 19, 2024 Thailand’s democracy has taken another hit, but the country’s progressive forces won’t be stopped After two tumultuous weeks in Thai politics, the country has a new prime minister and new opposition party in parliament. The sweeping changes have demonstrated yet again the power of the Constitutional Court over Thailand’s fragile democratic institutions.
Dynamite News · Aug 18, 2024 Thailand's king formally endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as next prime minister Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn formally endorsed Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the country's next prime minister on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:
Al Jazeera · Aug 18, 2024 Thailand’s Paetongtarn Shinawatra sworn in as PM after royal sign-off The economy in the divided country will be the new young leader’s ‘bread and butter’ issue, analysts say.
Top News · Aug 18, 2024 Paetongtarn Shinawatra Appointed Thailand's New Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, becomes Thailand's youngest prime minister amidst political challenges and family legacy.
International Business Times · Aug 18, 2024 Thai King Appoints Shinawatra Heiress As New PM The Thai king on Sunday formally appointed Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the 37-year-old daughter of controversial billionaire ex-premier Thaksin, as Thailand's new prime minister.
Top News · Aug 17, 2024 Thailand Elects Youngest Prime Minister Amid Political Turmoil Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand's youngest prime minister, faces challenges in navigating the country's complex political landscape and fulfilling elector...
Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2024 Who is Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s new, youngest prime minister? What’s happened in Thailand and why was former PM Srettha Thavisin dismissed from the top job?
International Business Times · Aug 16, 2024 Thai Lawmakers Elect Shinawatra Heiress As PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra -- the youngest leader in Thailand's history as a constitutional monarchy and the second woman premier after her aunt Yingluck -- assumes office after two court rulings that threw the kingdom's politics into turmoil.
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2024 Thailand's new prime minister renews the legacy of her father, the divisive Thaksin Shinawatra The election of Paetongtarn Shinawatra as Thailand’s prime minister represents a remarkable back-to-the-future moment
Top News · Aug 16, 2024 Thailand's Parliament Elects Paetongtarn Shinawatra As Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra set to become Thailand's next prime minister, succeeding her aunt Yingluck. Political landscape in flux.
Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2024 Paetongtarn Shinawatra: Daughter of ex-PM becomes youngest ever Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes country’s youngest-ever leader at 37