MK sports Koreaelected as Thailand's new prime minister on August 16, 2024 after winning a simple majority in a parliamentary vote. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on the same day that China congratulates Paetongtarn on her election, and believes the people of Thailand will make new and greater achievements on the development path suited to Thailand's national conditions. Photo: VCG" src="https://www.globaltimes.cn/Portals/0/attachment/2024/2024-08-16/1707bff7-b5ff-47da-8157-968523949311.jpeg" />

Paetongtarn Shinawatra (C) is elected as Thailand's new prime minister on August 16, 2024 after winning a simple majority in a parliamentary vote. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on the same day that China congratulates Paetongtarn on her election, and believes the people of Thailand will make new and greater achievements on the development path suited to Thailand's national conditions. Photo: VCG