Wed Mar 26 05:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Thailand’s Paetongtarn Shinde’s Coalition Holds Strong Despite Low Poll Ratings
**Bangkok, March 26, 2025** – Despite facing lukewarm approval ratings and lagging economic growth, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinde’s coalition demonstrated its strength in Wednesday’s vote, according to The Hindu. The result diminishes the likelihood of immediate political instability in a nation with a history of turmoil. The ruling coalition’s resilience is notable given the deep-seated opposition to the influence of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Paetongtarn’s father. Past governments linked to Thaksin have been ousted through legal challenges or military coups, reflecting a long-standing conflict with conservative elites holding sway over key institutions. While Paetongtarn maintains her government operates independently, and Thaksin claims retirement, the legacy of their family’s political influence continues to shape Thailand’s political landscape.
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