Princess to run for PM in Thai election

Ubolratana to challenge incumbent prime minister in March 24 vote

BANGKOK - Thailand's Princess Ubolratana Mahidol, in an unexpected move, accepted on Friday nomination as candidate for prime minister in the March 24 general election.

Thai Raksa Chart Party leader Preechaphol Pongpanit submitted to the Election Commission the name of the princess as the party's only candidate for prime minister.