A majority of Parliament elects Thaksin's daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra as Thailand's prime minister

A majority of Parliament elects Thaksin's daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra as Thailand's prime minister

ByThe Associated Press

August 16, 2024, 1:17 AM

BANGKOK -- A majority of Parliament elects Thaksin's daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra as Thailand's prime minister.

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