Thai King officially appoints Paetongtarn Shinawatra as new Prime Minister4Photo© hindustantimes.com

Thai King officially appoints Paetongtarn Shinawatra as new Prime Minister

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Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn appointed Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the new prime minister, following the removal of Srettha Thavisin. Paetongtarn, daughter of former PM Thaksin, became Thailand's youngest prime minister. Her appointment took place after the main opposition party was disbanded, leading to political turmoil. She leads a coalition, including some pro-military groups.