Political heiress Paetongtarn Shinawatra seen as likely Thai prime minister

Puea Thai party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra, known by her nickname “Ung Ing” and the youngest daughter of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, waves as she leaves a press conference in Bangkok on Aug. 15, 2024.

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the heir of Thailand's most powerful political dynasty, is tipped to become the kingdom's youngest leader in a parliament vote on Friday after a top court ousted a prime minister this week.