Thailand to hold election on March 24

NEWS: Thailand's military rulers have announced an election to be held on March 24, the first in five years.

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Published 24 January 2019 10:26am

Updated 25 January 2019 10:25am

By Tanu Attajarusit

Source: Thailand Election Commission

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Thailand will hold a general election to restore civilian rule on March 24, the country's election commission says.

It will be Thailand's first election since a 2014 military coup.

Last month, the military government lifted a ban on political activities to allow parties to campaign.

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