Paetongtarn Shinawatra (แพทองธาร ชินวัตร) is a prominent Thai politician and businesswoman, serving as Prime Minister of Thailand and leader of the Pheu Thai Party since 2024. Born into the influential Shinawatra family, she is known for her roles in both business and politics, advocating for social liberalism and economic reforms. As the youngest person and second woman to hold the office of Prime Minister in Thailand, she continues to shape the nation’s political landscape.
- Full Name: Paetongtarn Shinawatra RThBh
- Thai Name: แพทองธาร ชินวัตร
- RTGS: Phaethongthan Chinnawat
- Date of Birth: August 21, 1986
- Age: 37 years old.
- Place of Birth: Bangkok, Thailand
- Nationality: Thai
- Political Party: Pheu Thai Party
- Current Position: Prime Minister of Thailand (since August 2024)
- Previous Position: Leader of the Pheu Thai Party (since 2023)
- Family Connections: Youngest daughter of Thaksin Shinawatra (former Prime Minister) and niece of Yingluck Shinawatra (former Prime Minister)
- Historical Significance: Youngest and second woman to become Prime Minister of Thailand
Physical Measurements
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches (167 cm)
- Weight: 56 kg (123 lbs)
- Hair Color: Brown
- Eye Color: Brown
- Body Measurements: 34-28-35 inches (86-71-89 cm)
Spouse/Affairs
- Paetongtarn is married to Pitaka Suksawat, a Thai businessman and Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Rende Development Co., Ltd.
- There are no publicly known affairs or controversies regarding Paetongtarn.
Biography & More
- Early Life and Education: Paetongtarn completed her junior high at Saint Joseph Convent School and high school at Mater Dei School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Sociology, and Anthropology from Chulalongkorn University in 2008. She later obtained an MSc in International Hotel Management from the University of Surrey in England.
- Personal Life: She is married to Pitaka Suksawat. They have two children: Thitarn Suksawat, born on January 10, 2021, and Pruethasin Suksawat, born on May 1, 2023.
- Royal Decorations: In 2005, she was honored with The Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn, 6th Class, Gold Medal.
Career
- Political Career: Paetongtarn was elected as the leader of the Pheu Thai Party on October 27, 2023. She became the Prime Minister of Thailand on August 16, 2024, following the removal of her predecessor, Srettha Thavisin, by the Constitutional Court. Her political platform includes social liberalism, support for LGBT rights, and economic reforms focusing on “capitalism with empathy.”
- Business Career: She holds significant business interests, being the largest shareholder of SC Asset Corporation and a director of the Thaicom Foundation. As of 2022, she managed 21 companies with a combined value of approximately 68 billion baht.
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Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s rise to Thailand’s highest office marks a significant moment in the country’s political history, reflecting both her family’s enduring influence and her own dynamic leadership.
