Overview

• Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thailand's 31st prime minister after the court ousted her predecessor.
• As the youngest leader, she inherits a government marred by legal challenges and unfulfilled promises.
• Key policies, including a $14 billion digital wallet scheme, remain in limbo amid economic concerns.
• The Shinawatra family's influence continues to loom large, with Thaksin Shinawatra actively involved behind the scenes.
• Political analysts question the sustainability of major projects like the Kra Isthmus land bridge.