Thai Princess Stands as PM Candidate

Princess Ubolratana Mahidol's decision breaks with the tradition of the royal family publicly staying out of politics. She will stand for a party allied to divisive ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, according to registration papers.

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(Picture: Thai Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya, elder sister of King, marches with the Thai royal guards during the royal procession transferring the royal relics and ashes of the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Bangkok. Credit: EPA/Pongmanat Tasiri)