Overview

• Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand's youngest prime minister, survived a no-confidence vote with the backing of 319 out of 488 lawmakers present.
• The opposition accused her of economic failures, tax evasion, and allowing her father, Thaksin Shinawatra, to influence her administration, claims she denied.
• Paetongtarn defended her leadership, emphasizing her independence and commitment to addressing Thailand's challenges during her closing statements in parliament.
• Public confidence in her government remains low, with only 38.55% of respondents in a February poll believing her coalition can resolve national issues.
• Thailand's economy faces significant hurdles, including 2024's GDP growth of 2.5%, the weakest among ASEAN-6 nations, and declining market performance.