Paetongtarn, daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, assumed office as leader of the Pheu Thai party on August 16. She succeeded Srettha Thavisin, who was ousted for appointing a Cabinet member with a criminal past, violating ethics laws. Despite her father’s controversial political legacy, Paetongtarn aims to lead Thailand’s progressive party to success.

Following last year’s election, Pheu Thai gained power when a Senate faction rejected the proposed prime minister from the Move Forward party, despite their majority win. The new Cabinet largely mirrors its predecessor, with key ministers like Anutin Charnvirakul and Pichai Chunhavajira retaining their positions.

The recent royal endorsement of the Cabinet marked a turning point after the removal of the pro-military Palang Pracharath party from the coalition. The dismissal of Srettha, widely attributed to the Palang Pracharath party, underscores the ongoing political turmoil in Thailand.