A recent report said that Yingluck’s sister, Monthathip Kovitcharoenkul, was among three candidates for party leader. The other two were Pheu Thai key figure Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan and retired police chief Pol General Seripisut Temiyavej. “My sister [Monthathip] would be startled because she has no intention of becoming involved in politics,” Yingluck said. Currently, Police Lt-General Viroj Pao-in is the caretaker leader of Pheu Thai after his predecessor Charupong Ruangsuwan fled Thailand following the coup in May 2014. Pheu Thai caretaker secretary-general Phumtham Wechayachai said party members would discuss the post when the junta allows political parties to hold activities.

Source: The Nation Bangkok July 07, 2017 09:33 UTC