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[Thailand] - 67 year old Royal Princess to run for Prime Minister in Thaksin's Party against Junta Chief Prayut
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She technically has no immunity bcos lese majeste laws only apply to King, Queen, heir apparent n regent. She does not fall under tat category
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Boss sam will say its bad but it brought economic growth to a sector that was neglected by the banks.
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Boss Sam believes that humans should live like animals.
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Froggy, you are free to comment. We seek your learned thoughts on this.
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I watched the video posted in another thread. The princess has no royal titles now after marrying an American, so technically she is not member of the Royal Family.
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Froggy, what happened? You blacked out? 
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Technically yes but why are the Thais especially the military boys still crawling on the floor for her? Think.
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The Royale Circus had begun, get ready your popcorn - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nat...-move-raises-questions-over-lese-majeste-law/
Pro-military party questions legality of princess's nomination People Reform leader asks EC for a ruling
Paiboon Nititawan, centre, leader of the People Reform Party, speaks to the media after submitting a letter to the Election Commission asking if Thai Raksa Chart Party violated the law in nominating Princess Ubolratana as its prime ministerial candidate. (Photo by Patipat Janthong)
The pro-military People Reform Party has asked the Election Commission to rule if the Thai Raksa Chart Party violated the election law in nominating Princess Ubolratana as its candidate for prime minister.
Party leader Paiboon Nititawan on Friday submitted a letter to the EC asking that it order Thai Raksa Chart to suspend its nomination of Princess Ubolratana. He said Thai Raksa Chart might use the name of the princess for election campaigning. That would breach Section 17 of the election law, which bars candidates and political parties from using the monarchy for electioneering.
Although Princess Ubolratana, the elder sister of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn, relinquished her royal title in 1972, she was still part of the royal family, the People Reform Party leader said.
He said he had included a copy of the Constitutional Court’s opinion on the rights of people to exercise their voting rights with his letter to the EC. He quoted the court as saying the King, the Queen and members of the royal family from the rank of Mom Chao up were part of the royal institution and as such above politics and must stay neutral.
“The rank of nobility as written in some papers is another issue. The state of being a son and a daughter still exists in the royal institution though it is not in mentioned in the constitution. The fact is, Princess Ubolratana is respected and treated as part of the royal institution. Use of the royal institution by any political parties is prohibited. It goes against the law,’’ said Mr Paiboon.
The EC is required to endorse or reject all candidates by Feb 15, he said.
Thai Raksa Chart, a party linked to fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, officially registered the princess as its only candidate for prime minister on Friday morning.
Thai Raksa Chart secretary-general Wim Rungwattanachinda said the party would not use pictures of the princess or her name for campaigning.
The party would continue presenting its political platform while on the campaign trail, said Mr Wim.
"I assure you that the party will neither post images of the princess anywhere nor use them for campaigning,'' he said.
Palang Pracharath Party leader Uttama Savanayana declined to comment on its rival's nomination, saying all parties had the right to nominate prime ministerial candidates, as stated in the constitution.
His party nominated Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as its sole candidate, he said.
EC secretary-general Jarungvith Phumma on said on Friday political parties that registered candidates for prime minister with the EC could not withdraw them.
Section 13 of the constitution states that political parties can withdraw or change candidates nominated for prime minister only in the event someone dies or is disqualified, Pol Col Jarungvith said.
Pro-military party questions legality of princess's nomination People Reform leader asks EC for a ruling
Paiboon Nititawan, centre, leader of the People Reform Party, speaks to the media after submitting a letter to the Election Commission asking if Thai Raksa Chart Party violated the law in nominating Princess Ubolratana as its prime ministerial candidate. (Photo by Patipat Janthong)
The pro-military People Reform Party has asked the Election Commission to rule if the Thai Raksa Chart Party violated the election law in nominating Princess Ubolratana as its candidate for prime minister.
Party leader Paiboon Nititawan on Friday submitted a letter to the EC asking that it order Thai Raksa Chart to suspend its nomination of Princess Ubolratana. He said Thai Raksa Chart might use the name of the princess for election campaigning. That would breach Section 17 of the election law, which bars candidates and political parties from using the monarchy for electioneering.
Although Princess Ubolratana, the elder sister of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn, relinquished her royal title in 1972, she was still part of the royal family, the People Reform Party leader said.
He said he had included a copy of the Constitutional Court’s opinion on the rights of people to exercise their voting rights with his letter to the EC. He quoted the court as saying the King, the Queen and members of the royal family from the rank of Mom Chao up were part of the royal institution and as such above politics and must stay neutral.
“The rank of nobility as written in some papers is another issue. The state of being a son and a daughter still exists in the royal institution though it is not in mentioned in the constitution. The fact is, Princess Ubolratana is respected and treated as part of the royal institution. Use of the royal institution by any political parties is prohibited. It goes against the law,’’ said Mr Paiboon.
The EC is required to endorse or reject all candidates by Feb 15, he said.
Thai Raksa Chart, a party linked to fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, officially registered the princess as its only candidate for prime minister on Friday morning.
Thai Raksa Chart secretary-general Wim Rungwattanachinda said the party would not use pictures of the princess or her name for campaigning.
The party would continue presenting its political platform while on the campaign trail, said Mr Wim.
"I assure you that the party will neither post images of the princess anywhere nor use them for campaigning,'' he said.
Palang Pracharath Party leader Uttama Savanayana declined to comment on its rival's nomination, saying all parties had the right to nominate prime ministerial candidates, as stated in the constitution.
His party nominated Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as its sole candidate, he said.
EC secretary-general Jarungvith Phumma on said on Friday political parties that registered candidates for prime minister with the EC could not withdraw them.
Section 13 of the constitution states that political parties can withdraw or change candidates nominated for prime minister only in the event someone dies or is disqualified, Pol Col Jarungvith said.
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Political Earthquake is very apt description.
Those who wrote off Thaksin now have to eat humble pie.
Junta chief Tuu who thot he was a shoo-in for PM now has egg on his fuckface.
King Sia O is probably more savvy than people give him credit for and is now making his move to consolidate his own power base.
Stay tune fir more drama
Those who wrote off Thaksin now have to eat humble pie.
Junta chief Tuu who thot he was a shoo-in for PM now has egg on his fuckface.
King Sia O is probably more savvy than people give him credit for and is now making his move to consolidate his own power base.
Stay tune fir more drama
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You mean the King "pan ju sek lou fu" ?
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‘Bold gambit’ in Thaksin’s political alliance with Thai Princess Ubolratana, say analysts
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Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya has agreed to run for prime minister under the banner of the Thaksin-linked Thai Raksa Chart Party. (Photos: AFP/Reuters)
08 Feb 2019 06:33PM (Updated: 08 Feb 2019 06:40PM)
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BANGKOK: The announcement that Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya will run for office under a party linked to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is a bold gambit by the veteran politician as he seeks a return to politics, say analysts.
The princess, 67, broke the long-standing tradition of Thai royalty staying out of politics, agreeing on Friday (Feb 8) to run for prime minister under the banner of the Thai Raksa Chart Party.
However, it is far from guaranteed that Thaksin’s gambit will pay off, the analysts added.
Dr Michael Montesano, a visiting senior fellow with the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute noted that the princess’ entry into politics “seems to be an exercise in signalling a possible rapprochement between Thaksin and the palace”.
“The audaciousness of this gambit, means that we must be attentive to the possibility of a backlash among members of the public," Dr Montesano told Channel NewsAsia.
Dr Termsak Chalermpalanupap, a fellow with the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute added: “Undoubtedly this is a very bold gameplay by Thaksin."
But it could backfire on the former prime minister, he said.
“He is now practically making use of someone who is still very close to the monarchy for his own political manoeuvring to outsmart General Prayuth and his junta NCPO (National Council for Peace and Order).”
The princess is set for an election showdown with Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, who is running under the pro-military Phalang Pracharat Party.
READ: Commentary - General Prayuth’s dream of remaining PM dampens Thailand’s hopes of starting afresh
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Application form of candidate for Prime Minister, Thailand's Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi, is seen at the election commission office in Bangkok, Thailand February 8, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
In explaining the choice of Princess Ubolratana as its prime minister candidate, the Thai Raksa Chart Party noted that although she had given up her royal title in the 1970s, she has been active in charity work since relocating back to Thailand in 2001.
The Thai Raksa Chart, an off-shoot of the Pheu Thai Party formed by Thaksin loyalists, added: “She wishes to take part in lifting Thais out of poverty and giving them good futures."
The upcoming vote on March 24 is the first general election in Thailand since a military coup led by Prayuth ousted the administration of democratically elected former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, Thaksin’s younger sister.
Both of them now live in self-imposed exile to avoid legal prosecution in Thailand.
POLITICAL APPEAL?
The Thai political landscape has been divided between the royalist-military establishment and the populist “red shirts” linked to Thaksin.
Simmering conflict between the two camps has resulted in street protests, military coups and violent clashes for more than a decade.
Will the princess be able to garner support from both camps?
“Her close ties to Thaksin Shinawatra and family are an open secret. This is a minus as far as most royalists are concerned,” said Dr Termsak.
The Thai Raksa Chart Party is full of red shirts leaders, he noted, adding that many of them were not so friendly to the monarchy towards the end of the reign of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
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Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya of Thailand speaks during a Q&A session before a movie screening on Jan 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: AFP/Kristian Dowling/Getty Images)
In 1972, Princess Ubolratana, who is the elder sister of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, gave up her royal title after marrying American commoner Peter Ladd Jensen.
The couple has two children, Ploypailin Jensen and Sirikitiya Jensen; a third child, Bhumi Jensen, died in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
They lived together in the United States until 1998, when Princess Ubolratana divorced Jensen and, in 2001, relocated to Thailand.
Among the royals, she has not been particularly outspoken on policy issues. Her younger sister, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, serves as the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation Special Ambassador for Zero Hunger, and campaigns about hunger and malnutrition.
READ: What we know about Princess Ubolratana, the Thai royal running for prime minister
Meanwhile, it is not immediately clear if Princess Ubolratana would be covered under Thailand’s hardline defamation law on criticising royals - which carries up to 15 years in jail per charge - or how that could impact debate and criticism in the run up to elections.
"It is unprecedented if she becomes prime minister," said Puangthong Pawakapan, professor of political science at Chulalongkorn University.
"Can people treat her like a commoner? Who would dare criticise a royal prime minister?"
Source: CNA/AFP/aw
Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...ss-ubolratana-thaksin-prime-minister-11223038
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Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya has agreed to run for prime minister under the banner of the Thaksin-linked Thai Raksa Chart Party. (Photos: AFP/Reuters)
08 Feb 2019 06:33PM (Updated: 08 Feb 2019 06:40PM)
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BANGKOK: The announcement that Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya will run for office under a party linked to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is a bold gambit by the veteran politician as he seeks a return to politics, say analysts.
The princess, 67, broke the long-standing tradition of Thai royalty staying out of politics, agreeing on Friday (Feb 8) to run for prime minister under the banner of the Thai Raksa Chart Party.
However, it is far from guaranteed that Thaksin’s gambit will pay off, the analysts added.
Dr Michael Montesano, a visiting senior fellow with the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute noted that the princess’ entry into politics “seems to be an exercise in signalling a possible rapprochement between Thaksin and the palace”.
“The audaciousness of this gambit, means that we must be attentive to the possibility of a backlash among members of the public," Dr Montesano told Channel NewsAsia.
Dr Termsak Chalermpalanupap, a fellow with the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute added: “Undoubtedly this is a very bold gameplay by Thaksin."
But it could backfire on the former prime minister, he said.
“He is now practically making use of someone who is still very close to the monarchy for his own political manoeuvring to outsmart General Prayuth and his junta NCPO (National Council for Peace and Order).”
The princess is set for an election showdown with Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, who is running under the pro-military Phalang Pracharat Party.
READ: Commentary - General Prayuth’s dream of remaining PM dampens Thailand’s hopes of starting afresh
image: data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==
Application form of candidate for Prime Minister, Thailand's Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi, is seen at the election commission office in Bangkok, Thailand February 8, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
In explaining the choice of Princess Ubolratana as its prime minister candidate, the Thai Raksa Chart Party noted that although she had given up her royal title in the 1970s, she has been active in charity work since relocating back to Thailand in 2001.
The Thai Raksa Chart, an off-shoot of the Pheu Thai Party formed by Thaksin loyalists, added: “She wishes to take part in lifting Thais out of poverty and giving them good futures."
The upcoming vote on March 24 is the first general election in Thailand since a military coup led by Prayuth ousted the administration of democratically elected former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, Thaksin’s younger sister.
Both of them now live in self-imposed exile to avoid legal prosecution in Thailand.
POLITICAL APPEAL?
The Thai political landscape has been divided between the royalist-military establishment and the populist “red shirts” linked to Thaksin.
Simmering conflict between the two camps has resulted in street protests, military coups and violent clashes for more than a decade.
Will the princess be able to garner support from both camps?
“Her close ties to Thaksin Shinawatra and family are an open secret. This is a minus as far as most royalists are concerned,” said Dr Termsak.
The Thai Raksa Chart Party is full of red shirts leaders, he noted, adding that many of them were not so friendly to the monarchy towards the end of the reign of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
image: data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==
Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya of Thailand speaks during a Q&A session before a movie screening on Jan 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: AFP/Kristian Dowling/Getty Images)
In 1972, Princess Ubolratana, who is the elder sister of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, gave up her royal title after marrying American commoner Peter Ladd Jensen.
The couple has two children, Ploypailin Jensen and Sirikitiya Jensen; a third child, Bhumi Jensen, died in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
They lived together in the United States until 1998, when Princess Ubolratana divorced Jensen and, in 2001, relocated to Thailand.
Among the royals, she has not been particularly outspoken on policy issues. Her younger sister, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, serves as the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation Special Ambassador for Zero Hunger, and campaigns about hunger and malnutrition.
READ: What we know about Princess Ubolratana, the Thai royal running for prime minister
Meanwhile, it is not immediately clear if Princess Ubolratana would be covered under Thailand’s hardline defamation law on criticising royals - which carries up to 15 years in jail per charge - or how that could impact debate and criticism in the run up to elections.
"It is unprecedented if she becomes prime minister," said Puangthong Pawakapan, professor of political science at Chulalongkorn University.
"Can people treat her like a commoner? Who would dare criticise a royal prime minister?"
Source: CNA/AFP/aw
Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...ss-ubolratana-thaksin-prime-minister-11223038
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