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It could undermine the official peace effort of Asean.

Thailand says it wants to engage Myanmar on leadership level.  

Prior commitment, says Wisma Putra, behind foreign minister’s inability to attend meeting.

However, several Asean leaders claim no knowledge of it. 

The move is seen as an effort to clear any hurdle in his quest for top job.

Cops in Myanmar have also been alerted to the incident.

Will meet weekly until they take power formally.

'My coalition is taking shape,' says its leader Pita Limjaroenrat.

This includes risks of disqualification over alleged shares in media company.

Respect election outcome, Move Forward leader Pita says. 

Voters hopeful reforms are coming after military-linked politicians defeated. 

Pita Limjaroenrat says he is ready to be prime minister.

However, parliamentary rules still allow military to play key role in government. 

Some label it as battle between old guard and liberalist wave. 

A months-long election campaign draws to a close.

Move Forward’s progressive ideas gaining traction in the country. 

But his homecoming could hit a snag with the military establishment.

Family, allies controlled Pheu Thai party leads opinion polls ahead of election.

Over 2 million Thais registered for early voting. 

Paetongtarn's pregnancy had not kept her from campaigning until recently.

Pills laced with cyanide, motive may have been financial.

Election becoming battle between pro-military conservatives versus populist opposition. 

Temperatures are expected to exceed 40°C in 28 provinces.

Inaugural event also sees experts, enthusiasts gather to exchange opinions.