Yingluck Shinawatra

Yingluck Shinawatra (born 21 June 1967), is a Thai businesswoman and politician, member of the Pheu Thai Party, and the 28th Prime Minister of Thailand following the 2011 general election. Yingluck is Thailand's first female Prime Minister and at 44 is the youngest Prime Minister of Thailand in over 60 years.
Yingluck Shinawatra was the Chief Guest at India's 63rd Republic Day, 2012.

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