webfact Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 By Nad Bunnag, Thai PBS World Pheu Thai’s prime ministerial candidate Paetongtarn Shinawatra gave birth to baby boy on May 1st, a happy piece of news amidst the intense campaigning ahead of the long-awaited general election on May 14th. While the news of the new arrival was greeted with congratulatory messages, some also questioned whether she would be able to lead the country while having to take care of her newborn son, if she gets elected. One of the netizens went as far as telling her to become a stay-at-home mother instead and leave leading the country to men. Is it fair, however, to judge Paetongtarn, or anyone’s ability to lead, because they just gave birth? Being the PM and pregnant Women being pregnant while in office is still very rare in politics, especially when female representation in the Thai parliament is still relatively low. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/having-a-baby-doesnt-mean-you-cant-be-in-politics/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-05-08 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ozz1 Posted May 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2023 Typical army and elite thinking let's get back to this century I am sure she will have plenty of people to look after her baby 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Mist Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 An unsubstantiated and unsupported post has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 4 hours ago, webfact said: While the news of the new arrival was greeted with congratulatory messages, some also questioned whether she would be able to lead the country while having to take care of her newborn son, if she gets elected. If a mother can run a home and family why can't she run a country? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JonnyF Posted May 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2023 Well, Jacinda Ardern had a child while PM and she did a great j.... Oh, wait a minute... ???? Seriously though, there is no reason why Paetongtarn would have any issues, she could have a whole team of nannies, drivers, chefs etc. attending to her every whim. To be honest, she could have septuplets with no help at all and still do a better job than Prayut. 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NoshowJones Posted May 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2023 4 hours ago, hotchilli said: If a mother can run a home and family why can't she run a country? If poorly educated soldiers can run a country, anyone can. At least Paetongtarn has university degrees while the unelected caretaker PM only has a Military academy education. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, JonnyF said: she could have a whole team of nannies, drivers, chefs etc. attending to her every whim. at that point it's not really her taking care of the baby anymore. she could then focus on work. without that support though. tough call. strictly because the baby is a new born. i think the age and timing should factor in to weather she can totally focus on the job and take care of a new born. if she had a 3 year old or a 9 year old it would not even be a question as far as i'm concerned. just bad timing is all really. Edited May 8, 2023 by stoner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Could also have a pet poodle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Come to Australia where you can breastfeed your baby in Parliament. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmjl Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Look at Nicola Horlick,a very successful UK business woman who had 6 children(though now divorced and 1 child died with Leukemia) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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