Thailand picks Thaksin’s daughter Paetongtarn as new PM

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024 by Farhan

Thailand’s parliament has picked Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of billionaire tycoon and former leader Thaksin, as prime minister. At 37, she will be the country’s youngest PM and the second woman in the post, after her aunt Yingluck. Her selection comes just two days after former PM Srettha Thavisin was dismissed by a constitutional court. … Read more

Is Thailand on the path to fresh political turmoil? | Politics

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024 by Farhan

Constitutional Court removes prime minister and dissolves opposition party. Thailand’s democracy has entered another phase. In the past week, the Constitutional Court has dismissed the prime minister and ordered the dissolution of the main opposition party, which won last year’s election. Both decisions come at a time when the economy is sluggish and many Thais … Read more