Thailand's Parliament Votes In Paetongtarn Shinawatra as Prime Minister
Thailand's parliament has elected Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the country's next prime minister, making her the third member of her family to serve in the position. Her selection follows a constitutional court decision to remove Srettha Thavisin from office.
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00:00Thailand's parliament has voted in Phetthongtan Shinawatra as the country's next prime minister.
00:0637-year-old Phetthongtan is the daughter of Thailand's former premier, Thaksin Shinawatra.
00:12She is the third member of her family to lead the country.
00:15Her selection follows a constitutional court decision to remove Seta Thavasin from office
00:20for breaching ethical standards.