Published on 29 Aug 2025

How the Shinawatra dynasty has dominated Thai civilian politics for the past 25 years

Paetongtarn Shinawatra is not the first in a powerful political family to be sacked from the top job. The Shinawatra dynasty has dominated Thailand's civilian politics for the past 25 years, weathering a string of challenges and carving out a legacy that has reshaped the country's state of play. The clan's future has become increasingly uncertain amid a string of recent high-stakes court decisions. Prof Duncan McCargo, President's Chair in Global Affairs at NTU, shared more about the Shinawatras' political resilience.

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