BANGKOK, Aug 18 : Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn has appointed Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the country’s prime minister, Secretary-General of the House of Representatives Arphat Sukanan announced on Sunday.
In a ceremony held on Sunday morning at the Pheu Thai Party headquarters, Arphat delivered the royal command stating that Paetongtarn has been appointed premier as she received a majority vote from the parliament on Aug. 16.
Paetongtarn, 37, becomes the country’s youngest and second female prime minister after receiving the royal endorsement from Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn. (UNI)
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