Thanathorn says the military junta is willing to do anything to stay in power.
BANGKOK: The billionaire leader of the newest and most dynamic force in Thai politics says he is “prepared” for jail as legal cases besiege his youth-focused party just weeks after it scooped up millions of votes in a general election.
“I knew from the day we launched the party that the threats would come sooner or later,” he told AFP on Monday from his mansion in a Bangkok suburb.It is expected to rule over coming days on an allegation that Thanathorn breached election rules by owning shares in a media company. It could also forward his case to higher courts which carry heavy jail sentences for breaching election rules and can ultimately disband the party.
“The military government will do whatever it takes to stay in power. They are willing to rig the election and use legal threats,” Thanathorn said.The pro- and anti-military camps are striving to form a coalition to reach the magic mark of 250 lower house seats – a majority to form a government.The Election Commission has said it will announce near-complete results on May 9.
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