Thailand to hold general election in November 2018

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha announced on October 10 that the country will hold its general election in November 2018.

Tuesday, October 10, 2017 17:03

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Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha (Photo: AFP/VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) - Thai Prime Minister PrayuthChan-ocha announced on October 10 that the country will hold its generalelection in November 2018.

This is the most precise date the Thai PM has givenyet for the vote since he took power in 2014.

He told reporters at the Government House that theexact election date would be announced in June 2018.

The Thai administration has repeatedly delayed theelection, citing concerns such as changes to the constitution and security issues.

On May 23, PM Chan-ocha warned that the country’s general election couldnot be held if there were no peace and order.

The statement was made oneday after a bomb hit a military hospital in the centre of the capital city ofBangkok, injuring dozens of people.-VNA

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