Paetongtarn Shinawatra Age, Wiki and Bio

Paetongtarn Shinawatra

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityThai
Date of Birth21/08/1986
Age39 years
BirthplaceBangkok, Thailand

Bio/Wiki

NicknameUng Ing
Zodiac SignLeo

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Saint Joseph Convent (SJC) School, Bangkok
  • Mater Dei School, Bangkok
College/University
  • Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University (2008)
  • University of Surrey, Guildford, England
Degrees
  • BA in Political Science with major in Sociology and Anthropology from Chulalongkorn University
  • MSc in International Hotel Management from University of Surrey

Personal Life

ReligionBuddhism
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsPitaka Suksawat (investment officer, former commercial pilot)
Marriage Date17/03/2019

Family

FatherThaksin Shinawatra (politician)
MotherPotjaman Na Pombejra (politician)
Siblings
BrotherPanthongtae Shinawatra (businessman)
SisterPintongtha Kunakornwong
SpousePitaka Suksawat (investment officer, former commercial pilot)
Children
  • Son - Phrutthasin Suksawat (born on 1 May 2023)
  • Daughter - Thitara Suksawat (born on 10 January 2021)

Career

Political Journey
  • Joined the Pheu Thai Party as the head of Advisory Committee on Participation and Innovation (28 October 2021)
  • Elected as the head of the Pheu Thai Party (20 March 2022)
  • Appointed as the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Participation and Innovation of the Pheu Thai Party (2022)
  • Appointed as the Deputy Chairperson of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (13 September 2023)
  • Appointed as the Chairperson of the National Soft Power Development Committee (3 October 2023)
  • Became a Member of the Committee for the Organization of Celebrations for King Vajiralongkorn's 72nd Birthday Anniversary (3 October 2023)
  • Appointed as the Deputy Chairperson of the National Health System Development Committee (7 October 2023)
  • Appointed as the Leader of the Pheu Thai Party (27 October 2023)
  • Elected as the 31st Prime Minister of Thailand (16 August 2024)
Honours
  • 2005: The Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn, 6th Class, Gold Medal

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ingshin21/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ingshin21
Twitterhttps://x.com/ingshin

Some Lesser Known Facts

Paetongtarn hails from the notable Shinawatra political family in Bangkok.
As a child, she was involved in her father's political career and would often visit his office.
At 18, she gained public attention while working part-time at McDonald's when her father visited her.
After her father's government was overthrown, she sought refuge in a safe house.
Before entering politics, she managed various family businesses, including real estate and hotels.
By 2022, she was managing around 21 companies valued at approximately ฿68 billion (US$2 billion).
She supports LGBTQ+ rights and participated in the 2023 Bangkok Pride Parade.
In 2024, she became the youngest Prime Minister of Thailand and the second woman to hold this position.
Her government faced challenges for including military-linked parties despite previous promises.
She advocates for increased minimum wage and has plans for a ฿10,000 digital wallet program.
Nonetheless, she faced criticism over a land deal linked to her and legal disputes that followed.
Paetongtarn enjoys traveling and shares her experiences on social media.

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