Thai lawmakers elect Shinawatra heiress as PM

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, whose father and aunt have served as premier, is the youngest leader in Thailand's history as a constitutional monarchy.

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 37, was elected prime minister of Thailand on Friday. AFP photo

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

Thai lawmakers on Friday elected the 37-year-old daughter of billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra as prime minister, elevating a third member of the influential but divisive clan to the nation's

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Thai lawmakers elect Shinawatra heiress as PM

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, whose father and aunt have served as premier, is the youngest leader in Thailand's history as a constitutional monarchy.

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 37, was elected prime minister of Thailand on Friday. AFP photo

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