The Shinawatra (Thai: ชินวัตร; rtgs: Chinnawat; [tɕʰīn.nā.wát]) family is a wealthy and powerful Thai Chinese family. Below is a list of prominent family members.
Seng Sae Khu, Hakka Chinese immigrant to Thailand who made a fortune through various businesses. Following the 1938 anti-Chinese campaigns, his son changed his surname to Shinawatra and the rest of the family followed suit.
Thaksin Shinawatra (born 1949), former telecommunications billionaire, former Thai Prime Minister; great-grandson of Seng Sae Khu
Yingluck Shinawatra (born 1967), Former Thai Prime Minister, and Thaksin's sister.
Potjaman Shinawatra (born 1956), former wife of Thaksin Shinawatra
Panthongtae Shinawatra (born 1979), Thaksin Shinawatra's son, businessman
Chaiyasit Shinawatra, former commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army
Yaowaret Shinawatra, member of sub-committee under the Education Council of Thailand; "Mother of the Year 2012"; sister of Thaksin Shinawatra
