Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Businesswoman and former Prime Minister of Thailand
Paetongtarn Shinawatra (born 21 August 1986) is a Thai politician and businesswoman who served as the 31st prime minister of Thailand from 2024 until her removal from office in 2025. She led the Pheu Thai Party from 2023 until her resignation in 2025.
Paetongtarn was born into the prominent Shinawatra family as the youngest child of the 23rd prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and niece of the 28th prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra. After graduating from Chulalongkorn University and the University of Surrey, she began a career in business before entering politics. In 2024, Paetongtarn became the youngest prime minister of Thailand, the first to be the child of a previous prime minister, and the second woman to hold the position, following her aunt. She has also served as Minister of Culture since 30 June 2025.
On 1 July 2025, Paetongtarn was suspended from office by the Constitutional Court over a leaked phone call between her and former Cambodian leader Hun Sen, in which critics say she appeared deferential to him, in the wake of the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. The deputy prime minister, Suriya Juangroongruangkit, took over as Thailand's acting leader. On 29 August 2025, the Constitutional Court ruled 6–3 against Paetongtarn, officially removing her from office.
Early life and education
Paetongtarn was born on 21 August 1986 in Bangkok.
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