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Thai junta chief says will run for PM in election
BANGKOK, Feb 8, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Thai junta chief Prayut Chan-O-Cha said
Friday he will stand as prime minister in March’s election as the army looks
to maintain its influence on politics more than four years after a coup.
“I agree to accept the invitation by Phalang Pracharat to nominate my name
to parliament to be appointed as PM,” Prayut said, referring to a party
aligned with the army.
BSS/AFP/RY/08:50 hrs