The Shinawatra Family
A telecoms billionaire and two female relatives have all led Thailand, and all three were removed from office by a coup or the courts.
Family Tree
Family Members
Thaksin Shinawatra
Politician, Businessman · b. 1949
A telecoms tycoon who became Prime Minister of Thailand and was ousted in a 2006 military coup.
Notable Works
- Prime Minister of Thailand (2001–2006)
- Thai Rak Thai Party
Yingluck Shinawatra
Politician · b. 1967
Thaksin's youngest sister, the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of Thailand.
Notable Works
- Prime Minister of Thailand (2011–2014)
Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Politician, Businesswoman · b. 1986
Thaksin's youngest daughter, who became Thailand's youngest Prime Minister before being removed by the Constitutional Court.
Notable Works
- Prime Minister of Thailand (2024–2025)