Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, known by her nickname “Ung Ing” and daughter of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, arrives at Government House in Bangkok on September 6, 2024, ahead of a royal oath-taking ceremony for her cabinet. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was sworn in on Friday, ending a month of political tumult that saw her predecessor removed from office and the main opposition party dissolved.
Paetongtarn, the daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, took the oath of office alongside King Maha Vajiralongkorn at 6:15 p.m. (1115 GMT), making her Thailand’s youngest prime minister.
The 38-year-old leader was subsequently spotted welcoming media before getting into an official car and departing Government House.
The king greeted her new cabinet, saying in an address broadcast on television, “I trust that you will perform your duties with excellence.”
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, known by her nickname “Ung Ing” and daughter of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, speaks during a press conference after the royal endorsement ceremony appointing her as the new prime minister of Thailand, in Bangkok on August 18, 2024.(Photo by Chanakarn LAOSARAKHAM / AFP)Thailand’s incoming deputy transport minister and Pheu Thai Party member Manaporn Charoensri arrives at Government House in Bangkok on September 6, 2024, ahead of the new cabinet’s royal oath-taking ceremony. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)Thailand’s incoming minister of higher education, science, research, and innovation (MHESI) and member of the Bhumjaithai Party Supamas Isarabhakdi arrives at Government House in Bangkok on September 6, 2024, ahead of the new cabinet’s royal oath-taking ceremony. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Puea Thai Party member Phumtham Wechayachai gestures as he arrives at Government House in Bangkok on September 6, 2024, ahead of the new cabinet’s royal oath-taking ceremony. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister, Interior Minister and Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul (L) and incoming labour minister and Bhumjaithai Party member Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn (R) arrive at Government House in Bangkok on September 6, 2024, ahead of the new cabinet’s royal oath-taking ceremony. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)
Paetongtarn replaces Srettha Thavisin of her Pheu Thai party, who was fired by the kingdom’s Constitutional Court in mid-August for choosing a cabinet minister with a criminal conviction.
According to Thai PBS, her 36-member government includes eight women, which is a Thai record.
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, known by her nickname “Ung Ing” and daughter of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, poses with her son Thasin as she arrives at the Shinawatra Tower in Bangkok on September 4, 2024. (Photo by Manan VATSYAYANA / AFP)
