Paetongtarn” trembled, thanked all the votes from the people’s representatives, admitted to being more excited than ever, confirmed that she will do her duty to the best of her ability, revealed that “Thaksin” FaceTimed her, teased that he got to see his daughter receive the position before she got Alzheimer’s.
Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the prime minister-elect, gave a press conference after the House of Representatives approved her as the 31st prime minister of Thailand, saying that today she would like to thank all the votes from all the people’s representatives. She and her team will do their duty to the best of their ability, no matter what the assigned duties are. She also would like to thank Prime Minister Settha Thavisin for working hard for almost a full year. Of course, we are all ready to continue working hard for our fellow citizens.
When asked if her first intention was to continue the policies of Mr. Settha’s government, Ms. Paethongtarn said that she would wait for royal approval before she
would talk about government administration again. Today, she came to thank everyone for their votes and felt excited today. Normally, when she speaks to a microphone, she does not feel very excited, but today she was really excited.
When asked who was the first to congratulate her, Ms. Paethongtarn said that she was with her husband, brother and sister a moment ago.
And during the press conference, Mr. Pitak Suksawat, her husband, Mr. Panthongtae Shinawatra, her brother, and Ms. Pinthongtha Shinawatra Kunakornwong, her sister, also came to give support from the side. At times, the brother and sister were in tears.
After the press conference, Ms. Paethongtarn went to thank the MPs again and took a congratulatory photo together
Source: Thai News Agency