Thai King Appoints Paetongtarn Shinawatra as Prime Minister

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn officially appointed today Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister, replacing Srettha Thavisin dismissed by the Constitutional Court for violating regulations. The royal decree, read by Secretary-General of the Thai House of Representatives Arpat Sukanan, stated that Paetongtarn was appointed premier after receiving a majority vote in parliament on August 16. Paetongtarn, 37, is the youngest person and the second woman to hold the position of prime minister in Thailand. Source: Saudi Press Agency