Thai king gives nod to Thailand’s first woman PM

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Associated Press
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Mon, 2011-08-08 18:50

King Bhumibol Adulyadej certified her appointment with a royal command presented at a ceremony Monday at her Pheu Thai party headquarters.
Yingluck’s brother, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, was removed by a 2006 military coup after being accused of corruption and disrespect for the monarchy.
His ouster set off a sometimes violent struggle for power between his supporters and opponents that continues to leave the country polarized.

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