The selection of the elder sister of Thailand’s king as a political party nominee for prime minister has sent shockwaves across the country, breaking the royal family’s tradition of avoiding politics. Princess Ubolratana Mahidol, 67, has been nominated as the prime ministerial candidate of the opposition Thai Raksa Chart Party, a party long thought to be opposed to the spirit of the monarchy. POPULAR YOUTUBER FACES CHARGES AFTER CRITICIZING THAI PRINCESS’ DRESSShe will face off current Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, a leading candidate backed by the military, which is considered the backbone of the monarchy’s rule in the country. Thailand also has strict laws when it comes to the criticism of the monarchy, with sentences of up to 15 years in prison for defaming the royal family. The laws were also recently toughened to include any criticism of the royal institution, raising questions about how Prayuth will navigate the campaign without breaking the law.

Source: Fox News February 08, 2019 13:30 UTC