Thailand’s New Government Sworn In After Bout of Political Chaos

Paetongtarn, ministers sworn in before King Vajiralongkorn
Economic issues take spotlight as Shinawatra clan back at helm

Paetongtarn Shinawatra ahead of a royal oath-taking ceremony in Bangkok, on Sept. 6.Photographer: Lillian Suwnrumphal/AFP/Getty Images

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By Patpicha Tanakasempipat

September 6, 2024 at 12:27 PM UTC

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Thailand’s new Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her cabinet were sworn into office on Friday, allowing her administration to get down to work after the Southeast Asian nation was swept by a spell of political turmoil.

The 38-year-old prime minister and 35 cabinet members took the oath of allegiance before King Maha Vajiralongkorn in a traditional ceremony at the royal palace in Bangkok. Paetongtarn’s cabinet will hold its first meeting on Saturday to finalize the administration’s policy statement, which will be presented to the parliament next week.