The regime denies it is backing him for Democrat leadership after his years of service to the junta. "A party leadership election is a political matter which the regime has nothing to do with," he said. Mr Alongkorn said he was considering joining the race for the Democrat leadership after being approached by some former MPs. The candidates, who can also be party outsiders, will be presented to the party's general meeting where they will choose a party leader. Thawil Praison, a Democrat former list MP, said Mr Alongkorn is a party outsider although he was previously a Democrat deputy leader.

Source: Bangkok Post September 11, 2018 21:33 UTC