Paetongtarn Shinawatra Appoints Historical Number of Female Ministers in Thai Cabinet
Thailand's political landscape is changing with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's appointment of eight female ministers, setting a new record. Paetongtarn, the youngest daughter of Thaksin Shinawatra, includes notable figures from the Pheu Thai Party and beyond. This move symbolizes progressive changes and aims to enhance the nation's governance.
Thailand's political landscape is witnessing a historical shift under Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra with the appointment of eight female ministers, the highest number ever.
Paetongtarn, Thailand's second female PM and the youngest daughter of former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, took office on August 16, 2024.
Her new cabinet includes prominent figures such as Teerarat Samrejvanich, Jiraporn Sindhuprai, Manaporn Charoensri, and Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, all hailing from the Pheu Thai Party.
Other notable appointees are Supamas Isarabhakdi, Zabeda Thaiseth from the Bhumjaithai Party, and Narumon Pinyosinwat, the new Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives.
Their collective presence symbolizes progressive changes and aims to restore Pheu Thai's popularity, promote Thailand’s soft power, and enhance the nation’s governance.