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Princess Ubolratana has been blocked by King Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, her younger brother, from participating in the upcoming election. © Getty Images
MASAYUKI YUDA, Nikkei staff writer
February 13, 2019 14:57 JST
BANGKOK -- Thailand's election watchdog on Wednesday filed a motion to dissolve Thai Raksa Chart after the party, which has close ties with former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, nominated Princess Ubolratana as its candidate for the premiership in the March poll, violating election rules.