Bangkok : Yingluck Shinawatra was elected Thailand’s first female prime minister on Friday in a parliamentary vote.
The 44-year-old former businesswoman sailed through the vote in the 500-member parliament to take charge of the country.
Yingluck would officially take up her posy after the endorsement of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, which could come as early as Friday evening.
Yingluck was propelled from relative obscurity to stardom in a matter of days after entering the election race on May 16 as the campaign leader of Puea Thai, a party effectively controlled by twice-elected billionaire Thaksin, who lives in Dubai to evade a two-year jail sentence for corruption.
Dear TNT Reader,
At The News Tribe, our mission is to bring you free, independent, and unbiased news and content that keeps you informed and empowered. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism, as we understand that we are a platform for truth.
Apart from independent global news coverage, we also commit our unique focus on the Muslim world. In an age marked by the troubling rise of Islamophobia and widespread misrepresentation of Muslims in Western media, we strive to provide accurate and fair coverage.
But to continue doing so, we need your support. Even a small donation of 1$ can make a big difference. Your contribution will help us maintain the quality of our news and counteract the negative narratives that are so prevalent.
Please consider donating today to ensure we can keep delivering the news that matters. Together, we can make a positive impact on the world, and work towards a more inclusive, informed global society.
Donate Monthly Subscription Annual Subscription