Indian Express, Bangkok: Yingluck Shinawatra became politically turbulent Thailand's first female prime minister today after parliament endorsed her crushing election victory. A political novice, Yingluck -- the sister of ousted former leader Thaksin Shinawatra -- gained support from 296 members of the lower house out of a potential 500 – reflecting the majority enjoyed by her party and its allies. "Miss Yingluck gained more than a simple majority of support in this house, therefore Miss Yingluck was elected prime minister," said house speaker Somsak Kiatsuranont. Read Full : Shinawatra confirmed as Thailand's first female PM - Indian Express
Saturday, 6 August 2011
Shinawatra confirmed as Thailand's first female PM
Indian Express, Bangkok: Yingluck Shinawatra became politically turbulent Thailand's first female prime minister today after parliament endorsed her crushing election victory. A political novice, Yingluck -- the sister of ousted former leader Thaksin Shinawatra -- gained support from 296 members of the lower house out of a potential 500 – reflecting the majority enjoyed by her party and its allies. "Miss Yingluck gained more than a simple majority of support in this house, therefore Miss Yingluck was elected prime minister," said house speaker Somsak Kiatsuranont. Read Full : Shinawatra confirmed as Thailand's first female PM - Indian Express