Summary
- Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, becomes Thailand’s new prime minister
- Forced vote in parliament led to her appointment following the sacking of the previous prime minister, Srettha Thavisin
- The wealthy Shinawatra family has been influential and divisive in Thai politics
- Paetongtarn faces challenges like a floundering economy and managing controversial digital cash handout program