Yingluck Shinawatra

ModernPoliticianThailand1967 — ?

First female prime minister of Thailand.

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Quick Facts

Born

1967

Country

Thailand

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)23

Political (20%)74

Influence (20%)75

Legacy (20%)60

Leadership (15%)76

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score64.3

Yingluck Shinawatra — Complete Timeline

2011 AD

Rice-pledging scheme implementationReform◆ Major

Yingluck's government launched a rice-pledging program that bought rice from farmers at above-market prices. The scheme initially boosted rural incomes but led to massive budget losses and rice stockpiles, contributing to economic strain.

AgricultureEconomic PolicyThailand

Impact: national

Election as first female Prime MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

Yingluck Shinawatra led the Pheu Thai Party to victory in the 2011 general election, becoming Thailand's first female Prime Minister. Her campaign focused on reconciliation and populist policies similar to her brother Thaksin's.

ElectionGenderThailand

Impact: nationalconstructive

2014 AD

Constitutional Court removal from officePolitical Action◆ Major

Thailand's Constitutional Court ruled that Yingluck's 2011 transfer of the National Security Council chief was unconstitutional, forcing her to step down as Prime Minister. The decision was seen as politically motivated by her opponents.

LegalPolitical CrisisThailand

Impact: nationaldestructive

2015 AD

Impeachment and ban from politicsPolitical Action◆ Major

The military-appointed National Legislative Assembly impeached Yingluck for negligence in the rice-pledging scheme, banning her from politics for five years. She was later convicted in 2017 for mishandling the program.

ImpeachmentCorruptionThailand

Impact: nationaldestructive