Entrepreneur 44-year-old woman gain the most votes in elections that had feared would prolong the crisis in the land of the White Elephant. After long weeks of campaigning, the beautiful woman can prove herself now that she has the aura of his brother's fame by becoming the first woman prime minister of Thailand.
As a new figure in politics, many people regard as a puppet of his brother Yinluck, ethnic Chinese telecoms tycoon who changed Thai politics.
Thaksin won a landslide victory in elections but was overthrown in a bloodless coup in 2006. He now lives in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to avoid a penalty of two years in prison over corruption cases that he considers politically charged subjects.
In Yingluck political campaign promised to continue the policy of Thaksin, who is sensitive to the needs of the poor. Women graduates S2 Political Science University of Kansas, the American, also pledged to seek reconciliation to end a six-year political crisis in the country without avenge the overthrow of his brother.
"It's much better than expected (for Puea Thai). We take it as representative of Thaksin, but the fact that he brings something of himself is a big bonus,''said Michael Montesano of the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Singapore.
"This is a smart move. He has the name of Mr Thaksin, he represented himself, he appeals to women and it creates excitement. "
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Since it first appeared on the formation of Thaksin's party headquarters on May 16 last, he has been hailed thousands of residents. His supporters are also idolized Thaksin, Yingluck hopes victory will bring opportunities for the return of the tycoon.
On the other hand is very flexible Yingluck mix. When visited residents in northern Thailand he uses the local dialect so reap sympathy. While when visiting Muslim communities in the province of Yala, southern Thailand, she wore a veil and give her new middle name, namely 'Jamila' which means beautiful woman. In a speech he is proud to introduce its new name, Yingluck 'Jamila' Shinawatra.
"She's beautiful, intelligent, and gentle. Women like her can bring reconciliation, "said Kamsai Thongbai (56). The farmer was yesterday traveled to Udon Thani airport to be the first to welcome Yingluck.
"He can show Thaksin's opponents that we do not want to fight or revenge. We only want winners ruling. He is a businessman who qualified, let him help. "
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