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Thailand to hold general election to restore civilian rule on March 24 Thailand to hold general election to restore civilian rule on March 24
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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. The election will be the first since a 2014 military coup. In December, the commission said the voting would be held on February 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 said. 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. The election will be the first since a 2014 military coup. In December, the commission said voting would be held on February 24, but the military government 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 said.