After the controversy, the party withdraws from the candidacy of the Princess of Thailand | World



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The Thai side Raksa Chart withdrew on Saturday 9 the candidacy of Princess Ubolratana, the elder sister of the Thai society, as the country's prime minister. The decision was announced a few hours after his public discreditation by the monarch.

In a statement, the political party declared that it "submitted to the royal order" with "loyalty" and "respected all members of the Royal House".

Friday (8), Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi, 67, announced the candidacy of the party that opposes the ruling military junta after a coup d'etat. After several delays, the elections scheduled for March 24 will be the first since 2014.

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in a coup in 2014 and is a fugitive from the country's justice system.

The King of Thailand, Maha Vajiralongkorn, described the sister's decision to be a candidate as "extremely inappropriate" and "unconstitutional".

"The participation of a member of the royal family in political life, whatever its way, is contrary to the traditions, customs and culture of the country," said the king in a statement.

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According to the German network Deutsche Welle, Princess Ubolratana is very popular in Thailand and has more than 100,000 followers on Instagram. She has appeared in three films and recorded several albums. She also provoked emotions among the population by losing her only son, autistic, during a tsunami in 2004.

The Chakri Dynasty has ruled Thailand since 1872. Since 1932, the country has been a constitutional monarchy. The royal family has a huge influence in the country. The former King Bhumibol, father of Vajiralongkorn and Ubolratana, was revered as a god. He remained for seven decades on the throne, until his death in 2016.

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