Yingluck

But enlisting Ms. Yingluck as what he describes as his 'clone' seems to be a masterstroke, analysts say.

Ms Yingluck must oversee the search for justice, but she will have to ensure that it does not degenerate into a witch-hunt.

Speaking to reporters at the Pheu Thai Party headquarters, Yingluck did not disclose the names of her cabinet.

Ms Yingluck's transformation into a popular symbol of resistance to the military-backed coalition is quite a feat.

Whatever the doubts about Ms Yingluck, if Thais vote for her their choice must be heeded.

But Ms. Yingluck faces considerable challenges ranging from selection of her Cabinet to implementing the party's populist election promises.

Yingluck says she wants to fulfill all her campaign promises but won't stubbornly pursue those that do not work.

Prime Minister Yingluck leads the political party of her brother, Thaksin Shinawatra, a former prime minister and an ally of Hun Sen.

At Puea Thai's headquarters in Bangkok, Ms. Yingluck was besieged by photographers as she stepped out to greet supporters.

'Mr. Thaksin has never thought about taking on any official role, and Ms. Yingluck has no intention of appointing him, ' Mr. Noppadon said.

TWO months ago, Yingluck Shinawatra was a run-of-the-mill businesswoman and a political neophyte.

Ms Yingluck said the coalition would have "enough stability" to run the government.

For some women in politics who see Ms. Yingluck as merely a proxy for her brother, that's frustrating.

Earlier there were reports that Thaksin might seek amnesty from his sister Yingluck for his return.

Later, Ms. Yingluck told a news conference she had already conferred with smaller parties about creating a broader governing coalition.

Thaksin Shinawatra's sister, Yingluck Shinawatra, has also stressed that she plans to strengthen ties with neighboring countries.

Recent opinion polls indicate that Ms. Yingluck is leading current Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva in many parts of the country.

The front-runner in Sunday, July 3's national elections, Yingluck has campaigned masterfully.

Though Ms Yingluck has avoided discussing the topic, many in her party, who worship her brother, want him back.

Tensions have eased somewhat since Abhisit was voted out of office in favor of "Red Shirt" -- backed Yingluck Shinawatra.

The U. S. top diplomat is also expected to visit flood ravaged areas in Thailand and meet with Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

Yingluck Shinawatra emerged victorious in one of the most high-stakes elections in Thailand's recent history.

Yingluck's main challenge -- provided she wins -- will be to negotiate the rocky political shoals of a tense and turbulent Thai society.

Thaksin Shinawatra's return could spark another round of unrest in Thailand, but Yingluck says his return is not a priority right now.

Now, in this election, they, and Ms Yingluck, have handed the establishment one of their worst defeats.

So, too, has the reputation of the new government under Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, elected in a landslide just four months ago.

Ms Yingluck, a photogenic businesswoman with a shaky electoral platform, is running ahead in polls.

If she's to govern effectively, Ms Yingluck knows she'll have to reach an understanding with the generals.

Thailand's recently elected Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has made her first official visit to Cambodia.

Rather than govern alone, Ms Yingluck chose to bring others into a coalition.

Thailand's fragile democracy has been derailed before, including by the military coup which removed Yingluck's brother Thaksin from power.

Thailand's new prime minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, is contemplating another budgetary splurge.

The courts may try to disqualify Ms Yingluck, or even dissolve her entire party, as has happened before.

Yingluck's plans to raise Thailand's minimum wage as the local stock market slumps amid a global downturn.

Analysts say Ms. Yingluck faces several challenges including selecting Cabinet posts.

Ms. Yingluck, a 44-year-old former business executive, tried to play down Mr. Thaksin's lecture, saying he was just offering support.

But Ms Yingluck's margin of victory and her personal popularity suggest that Thailand will see its first female prime minister.

Indeed, after her spectacular victory, Ms Yingluck has amassed her own political capital, regardless of big brother.

Thai Prime Minister-elect Yingluck Shinawatra says the Thai baht should float freely and be left to market forces.

"I don't want to say that Pheu Thai has won today, " Ms Yingluck told her jubilant supporters.

The party says the election of Yingluck will mark a step to reconciliation in Thailand.

Thailand's new parliament elected Yingluck Shinawatra as prime minister.

In Thailand, Ms. Yingluck is proving adept at playing the female card, but not in a way some feminists want to see.

Yingluck Shinawatra, Thailand's new prime minister, might concur.

Ms Yingluck has been valiantly touring the flooded areas, offering moral and economic support.

Ms. Yingluck has most recently served as president at property developer SC Asset Corp. , which is controlled by Mr. Thaksin's children.

Ms Yingluck made a brief appearance in front of the press, thanking her supporters for their votes and striking a conciliatory tone.

But Ms Yingluck appears wary of aggressive moves that could provoke a hostile army.

Scrutiny of Ms Yingluck's 35-member cabinet, appointed on August 10th, has largely turned on Mr Thaksin's role in its selection.

Indeed, while Yingluck is a political newcomer, her family surely isn't.

"People in all areas of Bangkok should prepare to move their possessions to cope with the situation, " MCOT quoted Yingluck as saying.

Mrs Yingluck, 43, holds a master's degree in political science from Kentucky State University in the US.

This campaign was Ms Yingluck's first run at political office.

"Cultivation and food production is also an issue of the greatest concern, one that is directly related to food security, " Yingluck said.

Ms Yingluck should ditch her plan and embrace theirs.

The 44-year-old Yingluck is the youngest child of Shinawatra family.

At 7. 45pm the party leader, Yingluck Shinawatra, appeared before the press to claim victory.

Yet Ms Yingluck's Thailand is a long way from Camelot.

'This is a bundled package of measures, ' said Ms. Yingluck.

Yingluck is also considering pardoning her brother, who has lived in exile since 2008 to avoid a jail term for corruption.

As of Sunday evening, with nearly all the votes counted, Yingluck's Pheu Thai had 264 seats, while the ruling Democrats scored only 160.

Yingluck won 296 votes in the nearly 500-member parliament.