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.

Image of the Royal Decree for Thailand's 2019 general elecition

พระราชกฤษฎีกาให้มีการเลือกตั้งสมาชิกสภาผู้แทนราษฎรเป็นการทั่วไป พ.ศ. 2562 Source: Public release/Priminister's Office, Government of Thailand

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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Published 24 January 2019 10:26am
Updated 25 January 2019 10:25am
By Tanu Attajarusit
Source: Thailand Election Commission


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