International media predicts tough road ahead for Thailand’s new PM

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The 37-year-old daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was voted in with 319 votes in favor, 145 against, and 27 abstentions, making her the 31st and second female prime minister of Thailand.

 

By Pattaya Mail

International media reports have highlighted the challenges facing Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s youngest-ever prime minister, after being elected by parliament on August 16. The 37-year-old daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was voted in with 319 votes in favor, 145 against, and 27 abstentions, making her the 31st and second female prime minister of Thailand. She is also the third member of the Shinawatra family to hold this position.

 

According to Reuters, despite Paetongtarn’s relatively easy victory in the vote, her lack of political experience means she faces a ‘baptism of fire’ as she takes over from former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who was ousted by the Constitutional Court just two days earlier. Paetongtarn’s entry into politics carries the weight of the Shinawatra legacy, especially after Thaksin-affiliated political parties lost the general election for the first time in 20 years last year, forcing them to make deals with military-backed rivals.

 

Paetongtarn has never held any governmental position before and is expected to face numerous challenges, including reviving Thailand’s struggling economy and addressing the declining popularity of her Pheu Thai Party. Additionally, she will need to push forward the party’s flagship policy of distributing 10,000-baht digital wallets, a program requiring a massive budget of 500 billion baht.

 

Full story: PATTAYA MAIL 2024-08-17

 

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[2baht]

Her hands seem forever to be in this position, how does she eat???

[Will B Good]

International media predicts tough road ahead for Thailand’s new PM......pretty sure Thaksin will cope.

[redwood1]

Paetongtarn has never held any governmental position before and is expected to face numerous challenges, i

 

 

Hey I dont know jack about making airplanes, so I why not make me president of Boeing?

 

Or

 

How about making a sailor captain of a ship on his first day of work....

[Will B Good]

 

 

Not sure about the ship's captain......but pretty sure you could do a better job at Boeing.

[Emdog]

Didn't some survey say she has 4% popular approval? Those supporters are probably political patronage employees...

[Pouatchee]

1 hour ago, 2baht said:

Her hands seem forever to be in this position, how does she eat???

 

like a cow with all her friendly pigs at the trough keeping her company.

 

i hope she goes share accommodations with the other one in dubai.

 

the rightful winners should be running the country, not the two timing usurpers

[2baht]

Just now, Pouatchee said:

 

like a cow with all her friendly pigs at the trough keeping her company.

 

i hope she goes share accommodations with the other one in dubai.

 

the rightful winners should be running the country, not the two timing usurpers

Yes, winning too can have its price, ask Peta! May the Shins cop a similar fate, I'm sure there are a few Generals in the wings that would like a more prominent position at the trough!

[john donson]

the new sock puppet has arrived, now let's bring aunty back

[TheFishman1]

He planned everything perfect I’m sure his plan to bring his sister back very soon. He’s a clever guy TIT.

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Paetongtarn has never held any governmental position before and is expected to face numerous challenges

Going overseas talking to seasoned ministers and trying to look professional is one I can think of.

[daveAustin]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

after being elected by parliament

Parliament being the operative word. i.e. NOT the people. She might be an amazing 'statesman', but her and her ilk deserve it to be tough because positions were bought/nicked etc.

[John Drake]

Why can't people be satisfied being filthy rich and simply enjoying their life and all their houses, cars, luxury vacations, servants, jewels, expensive drink and food?

[jvs]

She looks like a scared little girl in this picture,how far from the truth i wonder?

[sidneybear]

Thaksin's back, via proxy again. Bring on the next coup. 

[nakhonandy]

I'm sure she'll get plenty of support from family.

[MikeandDow]

1 hour ago, daveAustin said:

Parliament being the operative word. i.e. NOT the people. She might be an amazing 'statesman', but her and her ilk deserve it to be tough because positions were bought/nicked etc.

When do the People vote for a PM  (never)

[PETERTHEEATER]

Ung Ing will be spending most of her time steering the country. Thank goodness daddy will now be able to relax and bring up the grandchildren. Once he recieves his Certificate of Innocence all will be peaceful.

Only two weeks to the great event.

[MikeandDow]

2 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Ung Ing will be spending most of her time steering the country. Thank goodness daddy will now be able to relax and bring up the grandchildren. Once he recieves his Certificate of Innocence all will be peaceful.

Only two weeks to the great event.

Would be funny if he gets jailed next week

[cncltd1973]

how does a 37yo with no experience become PM? Thai politics is amazing 

[McTavish]

5 minutes ago, cncltd1973 said:

how does a 37yo with no experience become PM?

Easy, Mummy and Daddy bought her the job.

[kickstart]

Yingluck was not in power for long when Bangkok had the big floods, everyone said then, she had no experience of politics, she seemed to muddle though, with more than a bit of help from BB.

Then the rice scam happened, and her running down to Cambodia (rumors say with a little bit of help from him at the top).

Let's give her a chance, if they are rumors of the atlas being open on the page with roads going east, we will know something is amiss.

[Maitdjai]

I don't get the fuzz about her.

 

Especially Farangs should care about their own threshold.

Concerning the ridiculous, incapable, and left-fascist "monkeys" they've elected into power in their home countries. Lol.

Edited August 18 by Maitdjai

[Deez]

On 8/17/2024 at 8:57 AM, 2baht said:

Her hands seem forever to be in this position, how does she eat???

She definitely does not miss any meals.

[DrJoy]

On 8/17/2024 at 9:04 AM, redwood1 said:

Paetongtarn has never held any governmental position before and is expected to face numerous challenges, i

 

 

Hey I dont know jack about making airplanes, so I why not make me president of Boeing?

 

Or

 

How about making a sailor captain of a ship on his first day of work....

She is a puppet. Main role will be her dad , guiding his little princess

[DrJoy]

On 8/17/2024 at 2:16 PM, John Drake said:

Why can't people be satisfied being filthy rich and simply enjoying their life and all their houses, cars, luxury vacations, servants, jewels, expensive drink and food?

Greed!