The former Prime Minister and former Bangkok Governor Samak Sundaravej was also found guilty in the same verdict.

The three highest profile candidates were: MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra, ML Nattakorn Devakula and Yuranun Pamornmontri.

MR Sukhumband vowed to carry on with policies initiated by Governor Apirak and to continue the environmentalist agenda.

ML Nattakorn Devakula, a 32-year-old Independent candidate, was a former TV host, popularly known as "Khun Pluem".

[6] Yuranun Pamornmontri, the 45-year-old Puea Thai Party candidate, is a popular TV actor and film star.