She is the younger sister of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in a coup and now lives in exile because he faces a two year jail term for corruption in Thailand. Media reports say both Thaksin and his former wife, Pojaman na Pombejra, are said to be closely advising Yingluck on selecting Cabinet members. The urban middle class had accused him of abuse of power and human rights abuses while in office. His popularity was built on populist economic policies while in power.
Campaign promises Sunai Pasuk, the Thailand-based representative for Human Rights Watch, says although her party has a strong position in parliament, Yingluck faces the challenge of delivering election platform promises such as higher minimum wages and prices for rice farmers. So if there is anything that may challenge the stability of the Yingluck government it is her own policy promises - whether her government can fulfill those promises or not. Yingluck will announce her Cabinet in the coming days before the full list of officers is forwarded to the Thai King for endorsement, enabling the new administration to sit down to work.
Search Search. Home United States U. Her government also called a snap election, which was boycotted by the opposition and later declared unconstitutional. Then the courts stepped in and removed Ms Yingluck - their case was linked to the transfer of her national security chief.
Weeks later, the military ousted what was left of her government, leaving Thailand once again under military rule. After leaving office, Ms Yingluck continued to be dogged with controversy, particularly over her rice scheme.
In , an army-appointed legislature formally impeached her, resulting in a five-year ban from politics. It also launched a legal case against her. Ms Yingluck has denied wrongdoing and insists she is a victim of political persecution, as do her numerous supporters. If found guilty in the criminal case, where she has been charged with negligence, she faces up to 10 years in jail and a lifetime ban from politics.
Image source, EPA. Ms Yingluck is the youngest sister of controversial figure Thaksin Shinawatra. Key facts. Born 21 June Youngest of nine children; elder brother is former PM Thaksin Shinawatra Graduate of Chiang Mai University as well as Kentucky State University, where she earned a master's degree in political science and business administration Married to businessman Anusorn Amornchat; has one son.
Image source, Reuters. A conviction would pose risks of its own. Sending Yingluck to prison could help her supporters cast her as a victim of a democracy-destroying elite. Before Yingluck failed to appear Friday, a suspended sentence and a short symbolic stint in prison stood as strong possibilities. Sections U. Science Technology Business U. AP Explains: The case against ousted Thailand prime minister.
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