Bangkok, Aug 18 (Reporter) Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn has appointed Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the country's prime minister, Secretary-General of the House of Representatives Arphat Sukanan announced on Sunday. In a ceremony held on Sunday morning at the Pheu Thai Party headquarters, Arphat delivered the royal command stating that Paetongtarn has been appointed premier as she received a majority vote from the parliament on Aug. 16. Paetongtarn, 37, becomes the country's youngest and second female prime minister after receiving the royal endorsement from Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn...////...