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Thailand's Political Turmoil: Shinawatra Dynasty Faces Uncertain Future
politics7 months ago

Thailand's Political Turmoil: Shinawatra Dynasty Faces Uncertain Future

Thailand's long-dominant Shinawatra political dynasty faces potential collapse as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is suspended amid a scandal involving leaked comments on a border dispute with Cambodia, threatening to destabilize the government and possibly trigger new elections or military intervention, highlighting ongoing tensions between populist forces and the royalist establishment.

Thailand's Prime Minister Suspended Amid Cambodia Dispute and Protests
politics8 months ago

Thailand's Prime Minister Suspended Amid Cambodia Dispute and Protests

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended by the Constitutional Court over a leaked phone call with Cambodian leader Hun Sen, which sparked public outrage and calls for her resignation. The court's decision highlights ongoing political instability and the influence of the judiciary in Thai politics, amid broader tensions involving her family and the military.

politics2 years ago

Top Thai PM Candidate Gives Birth Two Weeks Before Election

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, leader of the opposition Pheu Thai Party and a leading candidate for Thailand's next prime minister, gave birth to a baby boy just two weeks before the election. The 36-year-old politician announced the birth of her son on social media and is expected to speak with the media in a few days. Despite being heavily pregnant, she campaigned vigorously and is expected to win the most seats in the 500-member lower house. She is the youngest daughter of billionaire and former prime minister Thaksin, and her family has retained a loyal support base among rural voters in north and northeast Thailand.

Thai PM candidate gives birth ahead of crucial election
politics2 years ago

Thai PM candidate gives birth ahead of crucial election

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, leader of the opposition Pheu Thai Party and a top candidate for Thailand's next prime minister, has given birth to a son just two weeks before the general election. Recent surveys have given the opposition parties big leads, which could spell trouble for Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha. However, the Senate, whose appointed members were approved by the military junta Prayuth led for five years, also votes for prime minister, so it is possible that the leader of the biggest party in the elected lower house could be denied the top job if the Senate votes with minority parties.

Top Thai PM candidate gives birth two weeks before election.
politics2 years ago

Top Thai PM candidate gives birth two weeks before election.

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, a leading prime ministerial candidate in Thailand's upcoming elections, gave birth to a baby boy two weeks before the polls. Paetongtarn hopes to return to power the populist movement her father and aunt led before army coups ousted them. Despite the imminent arrival of her second child, she has been campaigning until recently. Her family's name recognition and her party's enduring popularity could bring it back to power.