VOICED: Thaksin's sister becomes first Thai woman PM

Yingluck Shinawatra, a 44-year-old businesswoman, rose to prominence in Thai politics due to her celebrity surname, being the youngest sister of former Prime Minister Taksin. Despite Taksin's ousting and exile due to corruption charges, he remains influential. Yingluck's election victory is seen as a win for Taksin, but she faces the challenge of reconciling a divided nation. Her party's proposal for political amnesty could allow Taksin's return, potentially increasing tensions. Yingluck must navigate these complexities while establishing her own political identity.

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