Thai junta chief says will run for PM in election
Published Fri, Feb 8, 2019 · 04:31 AM
[BANGKOK] Thai junta chief Prayut Chan-O-Cha said Friday he will stand as prime minister in March's election as the army looks to maintain its influence on politics more than four years after a coup.
"I agree to accept the invitation by Phalang Pracharat to nominate my name to parliament to be appointed as PM," Mr Prayut said, referring to a party aligned with the army.
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