Paetongtarn Shinawatra Elected as Thailand's Youngest Prime Minister
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Thailand's Parliament elected Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the youngest Prime Minister. |
| Date | August 16 |
| Age | 37 years old |
| Votes Received | 319 (nearly two-thirds of the house) |
| Position | Second female Prime Minister of Thailand |
| Predecessor | Yingluck Shinawatra (her aunt) |
| Education | - Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Sociology, and Anthropology (Chulalongkorn University, 2008) - Master's degree in International Hotel Management (University of Surrey, England) |
| Professional Background | - Premier shareholder of SC Asset Corporation - Director of the Thaicom Foundation |
| Political Entry | Entered politics in 2022 |
| Political Position | Head of the Pheu Thai Family |
| Prime Ministerial Nomination | Formally nominated as one of three candidates in April 2023, alongside Srettha Thavisin and Chaikasem Nitisiri |
| Administrative Experience | Limited to no prior experience in elected government positions |
| Controversy | Criticised the Bank of Thailand's independence as an "obstacle" to resolving economic problems |