A supporter of Pheu Thai Party wears a t-shirt showing a picture of ex Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra (R) and her brother fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra (L) during a rally of the Pheu Thai Party ahead of the 2019 Thai general election. Yingluck Shinawatra. Yingluck Shinawatra, the 28th Prime Minister of Thailand since August 2011, was ousted in May 2014 by the Constitutional Court. What happens if the 83-year-old king, who has been living in a hospital for close to two years now, dies? We cannot chase them away. "I have talked to military leaders," the minister announced, seemingly in the name of his shocked comrades. She is following the same path of her brother, Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand’s former Prime Minister. Yingluck's vanquished rival, given his dramatic defeat, had only one course of action left open to him: He took responsibility and resigned as chairman of the Democrat Party. Yingluck Shinawatra was born on June 21, 1967. One of her main tasks as Thailand's leader will be minimizing the economic gap between the poor north and the industrial centers that are largely located around Bangkok. Yingluck Shinawatra enjoys considerable popularity among the "red shirts" camp. The election campaign in Thailand was one of the most brutal ever waged in the country. Thaksin Shinawatra, the brother of Yingluck, who is set to become the first female leader of Thailand after the landslide victory of her Pheu Thai party on Sunday. Both the victim and the police are united in their belief that the attack was politically motivated. -- PHOTO: I'NAM MATICHON/TWITTER, Former Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Thursday reunited with her brother Thaksin Shinawatra, in Paris, Thai media reported. Yingluck Shinawatra made history when she became Thailand's first female prime minister in 2011 on a wave of popular support. Profile: Yingluck Shinawatra. Thailand's powerful army has recognized the election victory of Yingluck Shinawatra and her Pheu Thai party. "The people have spoken clearly so the military cannot do anything. She is now set to become the country's first female prime minister. He also directed the course for her campaign from his exile in Dubai with the slogan: "Thaksin thinks, Pheu Thai acts". Yingluck was Thailand's first female Prime Minister and its youngest in over 60 years. ==Kyodo Erstklassige Nachrichtenbilder in hoher Auflösung bei Getty Images SPH Digital News / Copyright © 2021 Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. Co. Regn. Army chief General Prayuth: The armed forces have said they will recognize the opposition party's win. The first shots in the country were fired soon after Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva (seen here at an appearance in May) announced he would dissolve parliament. Here is a list of prominent family members: She also needs to engage in a serious and difficult discussion over the role of the monarchy. Yingluck’s brother, Thaksin was in power in the erstwhile government. Yingluck Shinawatra, (born June 21, 1967, San Kamphaeng town, Thailand), Thai businesswoman and politician who was prime minister of Thailand from 2011 to 2014. But the future prime minister faces a Herculean task: She must redeem her numerous promises, reunite a deeply divided country and step out of the shadow cast by her exiled brother Thaksin. She was the younger sister of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the first woman in the country to hold that office. I have been monitoring the situation in Thailand with concern. In order to become successful, Yingluck will also have to emerge from her older brother's shadow. Here, a man can be seen wearing a mask of Thaksin's likeness. Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra poses her picture to thanks supporters and his brother, Thaksin, on her birthday on Thursday. Ms Yingluck comes from an intensely political family. This article is now fully available for you, Please verify your e-mail to read this subscriber-only article in full. Shinawatra as a political family With Yingluck elected as the first female PM, last Friday is not only a historical day in Thai politics. If found guilty, she could face a jail term as well as a five-year ban from politics. In a poll carried out by the Bangkok Post newspaper on election night, more than 50 percent of their readers said they expected new, bloody unrest and violence despite the assurances of the military. General Prayuth will not be making any political comments for the time being, an army official said shortly after the country's election. ", Even General Sonthi, one of the toughest warhorses in the Thai senior officer corps, reportedly had some reassuring words: "The people's voice must be respected.". (17 Apr 2012) 1. Share gift link below with your friends and family. "Let me take a leisure trip with my son. Just five years ago, Sonthi sang a very different tune when he served as the architect of the military coup which ousted the democratically elected Prime Minister One of Abhisit's first cousins, Suranand Vejjajiva was a cabinet minister under Thaksin's Thai Rak Thai party and served as the Prime Minister's Secretary General under Yingluck Shinawatra. An inexperienced politician, Yingluck must now show the same kind of strength that led her to become so successful as a businesswoman in the extensive Shinawatra family empire. Yingluck Shinawatra insists she "can't do anything special" to help her brother Thaksin, who was ousted in a 2006 coup. PARIS - Former Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Thursday reunited with her brother Thaksin Shinawatra, in Paris, Thai media reported. Suranand's father, Nissai Vejjajiva served as the ambassador to various countries between the 1960s to 1980s and is the older brother of Abhisit's father, Athasit. Photo Gallery: A Victor in the Land of Smiles. Thailand's powerful army has recognized the election victory of Yingluck Shinawatra and her Pheu Thai party. She was accused of abuse of power for replacing the national security chief by a supporter of her Puea Thai party back in 2011. In the same … Yingluck Shinawatra, Ex-Leader Who Fled Thailand, Gets 5-Year Sentence Sommai Koosap, a lawyer for former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, arriving Wednesday at court in Bangkok. Ms Yingluck started her vacation amid speculation that she might not come back to fight a case of alleged negligence in overseeing a controversial rice-pledging scheme. Here he can be seen showing the number five, his party's electoral number. "I believe all sides have to respect the decision of the people," he told a Thai television station on Sunday. ", And from his exile in Dubai, Yingluck's brother Thaksin, an old hand when it comes to coups, appealed for the military to listen to the Thai voters. But a log-in is still required for our PDFs. They haven't done anything wrong. Already during the campaign, his party worked out an amnesty law that would ensure immunity from criminal prosecution for all the politically motivated crimes of recent years -- for his "red shirts" as well as for the "yellow shirts" and, of course, for Thaksin, who has been convicted on corruption charges. Until we resolve the issues, subscribers need not log in to access ST Digital articles. Klicken Sie auf den Button, spielen wir den Hinweis auf dem anderen Gerät aus und Sie können SPIEGEL+ weiter nutzen. Yingluck’s brother Thaksin Shinawatra first introduced the rice programs before he himself was ousted in a 2006 coup. "If any country doesn't respect the decisions of its people, there's no way it is going to find peace.". She's pledging an increase in minimum wages, price guarantees for farmers, affordable housing, scholarships for students, a laptop for every school pupil and a lump payment of 1 million baht (around €25,000) to every village in the country -- all pricy infrastructure measures. She became Thailand’s first female Prime Minister in 2011 and is currently serving as prime minister. She is expected to attend Thaksin's 65th birthday celebration in France on July 26. Thaksin Shinawatra, the brother of Yingluck Shinawatra who himself was ousted in a 2006 military coup. And yet it must seem like a fairytale for her, a miracle come true: Just two months ago she was unknown even to most Thais. Get in touch. Ms Yingluck is scheduled to return to Thailand on Aug 10. But in a furious election campaign in the few weeks following the dissolution of parliament in early May, the politically inexperienced businesswoman managed to sweep away the ruling elite of Prime Minister Abhisit and claim an absolute majority. Former Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her brother Thaksin Shinawatra, another former prime minister of the country, attend an event in Tokyo on March 29, 2018. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month for the first 3 months. PARIS - Former Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Thursday reunited with her brother Thaksin Shinawatra, in Paris, Thai media reported.. Read more at straitstimes.com. In his first interviews after the election, he said he was in "no rush" and that he would only return to Thailand if he were certain it would not create problems for his party and his sister. The younger sister of elder brother Thaksin Shinawatra who ran „Prathet Thai“, translation: „Land Of The Free“, as being its Prime Minister from 2001 to 2006 – until he was toppled and forced into exile by a military coup on September 19th, 2006 – has celebrated her 53rd Birthday on June 21st, 2020. ", And Prawit added arrogantly: "Let the politicians work. Thailand's former Prime Minister 'joins brother in exile in Dubai' Asia. Yingluck’s brother Thaksin Shinawatra first introduced the rice programmes before he himself was ousted in a 2006 coup. She was removed from office on 7 May 2014 by a Constitutional Court decision. Chuwit Kamolvisit (right) ran on behalf of the Love Thailand party. "There is a lot of work ahead," a businesslike Yingluck warned her exuberant supporters on election night, and she is sounding out smaller parties as possible future coalition partners despite her party's absolute majority, in order to allow her to be able to govern as widely as possible. The comments came form the powerful Thai military figure the day after the crushing defeat suffered by his favored Democratic Party, whose outgoing defense minister Prawit Wongsuwon is also a general and a comrade in arms of Prayuth. She said earlier she planned to visit France, the UK, Germany, Belgium and the USA, the Bangkok Post reported. Before boarding her flight, Ms Yingluck promised reporters at the airport that she would return in August. Puea Thai Party politician Pracha Prasopdee (pictured here) was hit by bullets from an M-16 machine gun, but he received only slight injuries. She was later warmly greeted at the airport by her brother, the self-exiled former premier who was ousted from office by a 2006 military coup and who fled Thailand in 2008 to avoid a two-year jail term. Thaksin's son Panthongtae posted a picture of his father hugging a woman whose clothing matched what Ms Yingluck was seen wearing when she left Suvarnabhumi airport at Bangkok. The legacy he leaves behind for her is hard enough. They can read the article in full after signing up for a free account. Thaksin backers are preparing for the exiled former leader's possible return to Thailand. Pointing to the series of rallies demanding the resignation of the PM and his government, Yingluck said: "Today, the same event has happened to Prayut. In the midst of her big triumph, the beaming election winner emphasized restraint and modesty: "I don't want to say it's victory for me and the Pheu Thai party," Yingluck said, "but people are giving me a chance and I will work to my best ability for the people." Hundreds of "red shirts," supporters of Thaksin, gathered in April at a protest in support of Thaksin Shinawatra, where they demanded his return to Thailand. 30 Jun 2011 14:05 GMT Ms Yingluck departed from Thailand Wednesday night to start a junta-endorsed vacation in Europe which would last for about 20 days. All done! But he is ready -- unlike before -- to meet with election winner Yingluck Shinawatra. With the end of People's Power Party emerged the need to form a new political party. By registering, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy. Thailand's ex-PM Yingluck Shinawatra fled to Dubai ahead of the verdict in her trial over a rice subsidy scheme, members of her party have said. The head of Thailand's powerful army is remaining silent. Read 3 articles daily and stand to win ST rewards, including the ST News Tablet worth $398. Still, he was considered by many to be a puppet of the powerful military. Here, supporters of the "yellow shirts" can be seen demonstrating before the vote. Former Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Thursday reunited with her brother Thaksin Shinawatra, in Paris, Thai media reported. Yingluck Shinawatra , nicknamed Pou (Thai: ปู, RTGS: Pu, pronounced [pūː], meaning "crab"), is a Thai businesswoman, politician and a member of the Pheu Thai Party who became the Prime Minister of Thailand following the 2011 election. We accept it. Yingluck Shinawatra, (born June 21, 1967, San Kamphaeng town, Thailand), Thai businesswoman and politician who was prime minister of Thailand from 2011 to 2014. Please let's talk when I return in August," she said. Her campaign was steered by her brother. That's because she and her party have promised their people no less than a golden future. Only then can she succeed in uniting a deeply divided nation and giving Thailand its smile back. Yingluck Shinawatra (Thai: ยิ่งลักษณ์ ชินวัตร, RTGS: Yinglak Chinnawat, pronounced [jîŋ.lák tɕʰīn.nā.wát]; born 21 June 1967), or nickname Pu (Thai: ปู, pronounced , "crab"), is a Thai businesswoman an politeecian, member o the Pheu Thai Pairty, the 28t Prime Meenister o … Yingluck Shinawatra is poised to become the first female prime minister of Thailand, and the fifth person to hold that office since her older brother, Thaksin, was deposed in a military coup in 2006. Brother Thaksin: Yingluck Shinawatra's Biggest Challenge : Photo Gallery BURMA DEMOCRACY & DEVELOPMENT: Yingluck will be a puppet for ... Yingluck will be a puppet for All rights reserved. Thailand's ex-PM Yingluck Shinawatra fled to Dubai ahead of the verdict in her trial over a rice subsidy scheme, members of her party have said. She is a Thai politician and the leader of the Pheu Thai Party. (Photo from @Y.Shinawatra Facebook account) SPIEGEL+-Zugang wird gerade auf einem anderen Gerät genutzt. And, in the future, how will Thailand deal with the law on insulting the royals that is intended as an instrument of political discipline, but is often abused? Thailand's former PM 'flees to Singapore' during high-profile trial. It is also a historical day for the Shinawatra family, since the clan now has three Prime Ministers (the second one is Somchai Wongsawat, who is the brother-in-law of Thaksin). In an editorial, the newspaper urged the divided nation to "accept the election result -- for Thailand's sake. SPIEGEL+ kann nur auf einem Gerät zur selben Zeit genutzt werden. -- PHOTO: PANTHONGTAE SHINAWATRA/INSTAGRAM. A separate picture posted on Twitter show Thaksin and Ms Yingluck hugging and posing for the camera. Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao and Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra standing on podium at Great Hall of the People 2. The fear of a new coup had been overshadowing the 44-year-old's big election win. After her nomination as the Pheu Thai party's candidate, Thaksin disparagingly described her as his "clone". Yingluck's brother, Thaksin Shinawatra is a wealthy businessman and former PM of Thailand. Yingluck Shinawatra is the sister of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who is currently living in exile in Dubai. 198402868E. Her father was an MP and her elder brother, Thaksin Shinawatra, now in exile, was prime minister. A successful businesswoman follows her brother Thaksin’s footsteps by running for prime minister of Thailand. … The former rugby professional ran on behalf of the Puea Thai Party. In Yingluck's case, the man is, of course, her elder brother Thaksin: the former prime minister who has polarised Thai political culture and now … Thailand's New Leader Must Step out of Brother's Shadow, Loyal to the King: Exiled Thai Prime Minister Awaits Chance to Return. Incident after incident occurred. You have reached your limit of subscriber-only articles this month. The gift link for this subscriber-only article has expired. The Shinawatra family is a wealthy and powerful Thai Chinese family. Vorapong Tantivechayanont (right) was also a newcomer to politics this election. Yingluck Shinawatra was elected Thailand's first female prime minister on Friday in a parliamentary vote just 11 weeks into a political career crafted from exile by her brother … As founder of the Pheu Thai party, he was popular among rural poor, but unpopular among rich elite. The simmering border dispute with Cambodia is also a potential powder keg for Yingluck. It was then that the former People's Power Party MPs came forward and formed the 'Pheu Thai Party' in the latter half of 2008. He has since, however, eaten a bit of humble pie. The military could use the issue at any time to create a row and then assume power of the country through the pretext of a national emergency. The state-ment by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged self-restraint on all sides in Thailand and the restoration of normal relations. We have been experiencing some problems with subscriber log-ins and apologise for the inconvenience caused. She was the younger sister of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the … Profile: Yingluck Shinawatra A successful businesswoman follows her brother Thaksin's footsteps by running for prime minister of Thailand. "We will allow the politicians to work it out," he said. Yingluck Shinawatra emerged as the victor in Sunday's election in Thailand. But incumbent Prime Minster Abhisit Vejjajiva also had hopes for an election victory. Peace must also be found in the southern part of the country, which has been the scene of unrest for years now. Yingluck must fight corruption more decisively than her predecessor and she must strengthen freedom of the press and opinion. No. Yingluck Shinawatra was elected Thailand's first female prime minister on Friday in a parliamentary vote just 11 weeks into a political career crafted from exile by her brother … Chuwit is the owner of a chain of massage salons and has now made a foray into politics. Asia. Students, brothers and sisters want to see the country change, and they are asking Prayut to resign and amend the Constitution.