PM Paetongtarn’s iPhone reveals her devotion to her family
Since assuming office, the premier has emphasised the importance of balancing her role as a leader with motherhood, often excusing herself to spend time with her young children
The power of a mother’s love shone through on Tuesday when reporters noticed that the back of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s phone was dedicated to the two most important people in her life – her son and daughter.
While speaking to reporters after the weekly Cabinet meeting, Paetongtarn was seen holding her iPhone, encased in a transparent cover and clearly displayed two small photos beneath it.
The photo of her daughter, Thitharn Suksawat, was positioned next to the iPhone’s three camera lenses, while that of her son Phrutthasin Suksawat, was placed below them.
Thitharn was born on January 10, 2021, while her son was born on May 1, 2023, ahead of the general election in the same month.
Since taking office as prime minister in early September, Paetongtarn has promised to be cautious in her work in order to avoid imprisonment as her children are still very young. After completing her official engagements, she often excuses herself from reporters to rush home to see her children, openly declaring she misses them.
