Thailand to hold first general election since 2014 coup
Published: Jan 23, 2019 6:33 PM
Thailand will hold a general election to restore civilian rule on March 24, the election commission said on Wednesday, announcing a new date for the often postponed vote, which will be the first since a 2014 military coup.
The commission said in December the elections would be held on Feb 24, but the military government had expressed concern that election-related events would clash with early preparations for the coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, scheduled for May 4-6.
Last month, the military government lifted a ban on political activities to allow parties to campaign.
- Reuters
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According to the logic of the writer, might as well we have curfew for everyone including adults. Crime rates would reduce dramatically.
02:27 PM, 23 Jan 2019
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