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How Thailand's youngest PM became the fourth in family to be removed by a Constitutional Court

August 29, 2025 6:00 pm

Paetongtarn, a political novice with no prior government experience, took power after her predecessor, Srettha Thavisin, was also expelled by the court.

Parliament elects Thaksin's daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra as Thailand's prime minister

August 16, 2024 11:20 am

She is Thailand’s second female prime minister after her aunt and the country’s youngest leader at 37.

Thai court suspends PM Prayuth pending term limit review

August 24, 2022 1:30 pm

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan is expected to take over as interim leader, a government official said earlier in the week.

Thai soldiers and police out in force to deter protesters

June 01, 2014 11:03 am

Small but vociferous protests have been held every day in the capital since the army seized power from the civilian government on May 22.

Violence spreads to another Bangkok protest site

February 25, 2014 4:12 pm

The protesters have succeeded in delaying the completion of an election called by Yingluck, undermining efforts to restore political stability.

Yingluck Shinawatra urges Thai people to vote on Feb 2, army to deploy more troops

January 30, 2014 7:44 pm

Over, 2,00,000 police officers would be assigned to ensure security at 93,535 polling stations in 77 provinces.

Thailand to go ahead with February 2 polls

June 21, 2020 11:05 am

Thailand’s prime minister has confirmed a general election will go ahead on Sunday despite a warning that it could end in chaos.

Thai govt offers to put off Feb 2 polls

January 26, 2014 12:45 am

The protesters, who launched their anti-government campaign in November, have been demanding that Yingluck should step down and make way for an unelected “people’s council”.