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PM makes the Shinawatra name her own

Thailand's youngest leader has impressed with her 'soft skills' and ability to make the right call under pressure

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PM makes the Shinawatra name her own

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former prime minister Thaksin, became the youngest politician, at the age of 37, and second woman following in the footsteps of her aunt Yingluck, to hold the position of premier.

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