Photo: ReutersThailand's Election Commission will consider the surprise nomination of a Thai princess as a prime ministerial candidate for March elections after her brother, King Maha Vajiralongkorn, called it "inappropriate" and unconstitutional. Thailand has been a constitutional monarchy since 1932, but the royal family wields great influence and commands the devotion of millions. On Sunday, an activist said he would file a petition to disqualify the Thai Raksa Chart party. Thai Raksa Chart's Executive Chairman Chaturon Chaisaeng declined to comment on Sunday on the request to disband the party. Thai Raksa Chart is one of several pro-Thaksin parties contesting the election.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 11, 2019 00:56 UTC