Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra disclosed over $400 million in assets, including luxury items like handbags and watches, after taking office in September. Paetongtarn, part of the influential Shinawatra family, reported significant investments and properties. Her father Thaksin remains a major political figure in Thailand, highlighting the link between wealth and power in the nation.
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