PROFESSIONAL FILM DIRECTOR Stephen Chow Sing-chi (周星馳) is a renowned Hong Kong actor, director, producer, and screenwriter, celebrated for his unique blend of slapstick humor, martial arts, and heartfelt storytelling. Born on June 22, 1962, in Hong Kong, Chow began his career in television before transitioning to film, where he became a dominant figure in Hong Kong cinema during the 1990s and 2000s . the Avenue of Stars 🎬 Career Highlights Early Success : Chow gained fame with a series of comedic films such as All for the Winner (1990), Fight Back to School (1991), and The God of Cookery (1996), which showcased his eccentric comedic style and established him as a box-office draw in Hong Kong . the Avenue of Stars Shaolin Soccer (2001) : This film marked a significant milestone in Chow's career, grossing over US$50 million worldwide. It won multiple awards, including Best Director and Best Actor at the Hong Kong Film Awa...
PRIME MINISTER OF THAILAND
Paetongtarn Shinawatra also known by her nickname "Ung Ing," is the 31st and current Prime Minister of Thailand, having assumed office on August 16, 2024. At 38 years old, she is the youngest person and the second woman to hold this position in Thai history. She leads the Pheu Thai Party and is the youngest child of Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand’s 23rd prime minister, and the niece of Yingluck Shinawatra, the 28th prime minister .AP News+2Wikipedia+2MS News+2
Early Life and Education
Born on August 21, 1986, in Bangkok, Paetongtarn completed her early education at Saint Joseph Convent School and Mater Dei School. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Chulalongkorn University in 2008, focusing on sociology and anthropology. She later obtained a Master’s degree in International Hotel Management from the University of Surrey in the UK .Wikipedia
Business Career
Paetongtarn is the largest shareholder of SC Asset Corporation, a prominent real estate development company, and a director of the Thaicom Foundation. As of 2022, she held stakes in 21 companies valued at approximately ฿68 billion (around $2 billion USD) .Wikipedia
Political Career
In March 2022, Paetongtarn was appointed as the "Head of the Pheu Thai Family," a position aimed at revitalizing the party. She officially became the leader of the Pheu Thai Party on October 27, 2023. Following the removal of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin in August 2024, Paetongtarn was nominated by her party to succeed him. Her nomination was approved by the House of Representatives on August 16, 2024, and she was sworn in on August 18, 2024 .Wikipedia+1India TV News+1
Policy Initiatives
Upon taking office, Paetongtarn outlined ten priority policies, including comprehensive debt restructuring, support for Thai entrepreneurs, reductions in energy and utility costs, integration of informal economies into the tax system, economic stimulus through digital wallets, modernization of agriculture, tourism promotion, anti-narcotics initiatives, crime prevention, and enhancements to social welfare for vulnerable groups .Wikipedia
Personal Life
Paetongtarn is married to Pitaka Suksawat, a Thai businessman and board member of the Thaicom Foundation. They have two children: a daughter, Thitara, born in January 2021, and a son, Phrutthasin, born in May 2023 . In her 2024 asset declaration, she reported a collection of 217 luxury handbags and 75 luxury watches, with a total net worth exceeding $400 million USD .Wikipedia
Recent Developments
Trade Relations with the U.S.: In April 2025, Paetongtarn announced the postponement of trade tariff negotiations with the United States to allow Thailand time to review key issues. This decision came amid concerns over a potential 36% tariff under U.S. trade measures .Reuters+1Reuters+1
Health Update: In late April 2025, she was hospitalized due to a high fever following an official trip to Cambodia. Her scheduled engagements for the following day were postponed as she received medical attention .Reuters
Political Challenges: In March 2025, Paetongtarn survived a no-confidence vote in Parliament, with 319 votes in her favor and 161 against. Her opponents had accused her of mismanagement and undue influence from her father, Thaksin Shinawatra .