Paethongtarn celebrated her 40th birthday by making merit with her family, saying, "Chapter 40 has begun." Fans displayed birthday images on an LED screen in central Siam.
On 21 Aug 2026 GMT+7, reporters reported that Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, former Prime Minister, marked her 40th birthday. Her sister, Ms. Pinthongta Shinawatra Kunakornwong, posted Instagram stories showing the birthday merit-making with family. Present were Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, former Prime Minister and father; Khunying Potjaman Damapong, mother; Mr. Panthongtae Shinawatra, elder brother; Mr. Pitak Suksawat, husband; Mr. Natthapong Kunakornwong, Ms. Pinthongta's husband; along with children and grandchildren joining the merit-making.
Meanwhile, Ms. Paethongtarn also posted photos on Instagram showing herself holding a birthday cake, along with a message. "Chapter 40 has begun."
Additionally, the Facebook page Ing Shinawatra Forever posted photos of birthday wishes displayed on the LED screen at the Siam Paragon fountain plaza, with the message: "Today, we send love and thoughts to ‘Prime Minister Paethongtarn’ via the LED screen in the heart of Siam Paragon. Happy birthday. No matter how many years pass, may the Prime Minister always be beloved by her family and by us." "Happy birthday, with love and always thinking of you." Fans also joined in sending birthday wishes.
