Chaturon Chaisaeng, TRC's chief election strategist, told a press conference at the party's headquarters on Thursday they had ceased making speeches and attending campaign rallies to prevent complications. We should focus on the preparation of our testimony and procedures at the Constitutional Court... We will not make any explanations to people pending the trial," Mr Chaturon said. He did not expect the absence of key figures would seriously affect candidates' election campaigns. The Election Commission subsequently disallowed the nomination and on Wednesday asked the Constitutional Court to dissolve the party. He also said the defence case to be presented in court during the dissolution hearing was the responsibility of party executives.

Source: Bangkok Post February 14, 2019 08:15 UTC