Shinawatra family
| Shinawatra ชินวัตร Saekhu | |
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Family cemetery in San Kamphaeng | |
| Parent family | Qiū family |
| Current region | Chiang Mai |
| Place of origin | Fengshun, Meizhou, Guangdong, China |
| Founded | 1911 |
| Founder |
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| Titles | Prime Minister of Thailand (2001–2006, 2008, 2011–2014, 2024–2025) |
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The Shinawatra family[a] is a Thai–Hakka Chinese family. Many of its members have been influential people in Thai politics, including four Thai Prime Ministers.[1]
List of members
- Seng Sae Khu, Hakka immigrant to Thailand who made a fortune through various businesses
- Chaiyasit Shinawatra (born 1945), former commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army[2] and Thaksin's cousin[3]
- Somchai Wongsawat (born 1947), former Thai Prime Minister[4] and Thaksin's brother-in-law[5]
- Thaksin Shinawatra (born 1949), former telecommunications billionaire, former Thai Prime Minister,[6] and Seng Sae Khu's great-grandson[6]
- Potjaman Shinawatra (born 1956), Thaksin's former wife[7]
- Yingluck Shinawatra (born 1967), former Thai Prime Minister[8] and Thaksin's sister
- Yaowaret Shinawatra, member of a subcommittee of the Education Council of Thailand,[9] and Thaksin's sister
- Panthongtae Shinawatra (born 1979), businessman and Thaksin's son
- Pintongta Shinawatra (born 1982), businesswoman and Thaksin's daughter,[10] chairman of Rende Development Co., Ltd.[11]
- Paetongtarn Shinawatra (born 1986), businesswoman,[12] Thaksin's daughter,[13] Prime Minister of Thailand from 2023 until her removal in 2025[14][15]
Family tree of members
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See also
- Shinawatra University, private university in Thailand initiated by Thaksin Shinawatra
Notes
References
- ^ Thepgumpanat, Panarat (21 August 2025). "Thailand's Shinawatra dynasty faces triple court test that could upend politics". Reuters. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ Nation staff. August 25, 2006. "Former Army chief sues Sondhi" Archived 2007-03-12 at the Wayback Machine, The Nation (retrieved September 20, 2006).
- ^ The Nation (Thailand), Chaiyasit transfer "not PM's idea" - 2002-08-08
- ^ "His Majesty signs royal command to appoint new PM". The Nation. 18 September 2008. Archived from the original on 12 August 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2008.
- ^ Ahuja, Ambika (9 September 2008). "Cooking show stint derails Thai prime minister". Associated Press. Archived from the original on 17 September 2008. Retrieved 10 September 2008.
- ^ a b "Profile: Thaksin Shinawatra". BBC News. 24 June 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ "Former Thai premier seeks asylum in Britain" Archived 23 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Yingluck elected prime minister". Bangkok Post. 5 August 2011. Archived from the original on 6 August 2011. Retrieved 5 August 2011.
- ^ "Thai politics, the ultimate loyalty scheme". Bangkok Post. 11 August 2012. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ "PINTONGTA "AIM" SHINAWATRA KUNAKORNWONG". Prestige Online – Thailand. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ "Meet with our Executives". Rende Development Co., Ltd. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ "เจาะขุมทรัพย์ อุ๊งอิ๊ง แพทองธาร ชินวัตร ทรัพย์สินอู้ฟู่ 6.8 หมื่นล้าน". thansettakij (in Thai). 20 March 2022. Archived from the original on 16 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Thaksin Shinawatra: Former Thai prime minister released on parole". BBC News. February 18, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ "Thailand's prime minister removed from office over leaked phone call scandal with Cambodian strongman". CNN. August 29, 2025. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ^ "Thailand: What's next after PM Paetongtarn leaves office?". DW. August 29, 2025. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
External links
- Media related to Shinawatra family at Wikimedia Commons