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 expressed concern that election-related events would clash with early preparations for the coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, scheduled for May 4-6.
The monarchy is revered in Thailand, and this year’s coronation will be the first in living memory for most of the population.
The commission said in December the elections would be held on Feb. 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.
The monarchy is revered in Thailand, and this year’s coronation will be the first in living memory for most of the population.
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