"Council for National Security chairman Sonthi Boonyaratkalin yesterday said he would run in this central province's constituency 1 if he decides to take a stab at democratic politics.
''If I ever contest an election, it must be here at our home,'' Gen Sonthi said, referring to the province that is home to nearly 200,000 soldiers and where he was posted when he was a major-general and commander of the first special combat division.
A source said Gen Sonthi paid several visits to the military forces in the province as well as former Chart Thai MP for Lop Buri Kamol Jiraphanvanish last month.
The army chief, who is due to retire on Sept 30, also has close ties with provincial Election Commission chief Gen Sathorn Suwansri. However, when asked about what he planned to do after he retires from the army, Gen Sonthi again said: ''I have yet to make up my mind.''
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General Sonthi closer to political run
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