Paetongtarn Shinawatra: very much her father’s daughter


As a youngster, Paetongtarn accompanied her father on political work around the country, absorbed political knowledge and gained a deep understanding of the people's sentiments. – The Nation

BANGKOK: Thaksin Shinawatra, who served as prime minister from 2001 to 2006 before being ousted in a bloodless coup, is leaving no doubt about his daughter Paetongtarn’s capacity to be Prime Minister, noting that she has inherited both his and her mother’s DNA.

Acknowledging that his sister, Yingluck, was also removed from office in 2014, Thaksin believes Paetongtarn is different.

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