Thailand to hold first general election since military coup

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Thailand to hold first general election since military coup

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Thailand is to hold a much anticipated election for the first time in five years after a military coup in 2014.

Bangkok's Election Committee agreed to hold a general election on March 24 after Thailand's King Maha Vajirilongkorn issued a royal decree on Wednesday, calling for a general election in 2019, CNN and local news services reported.

"Today, in the afternoon, the Election Committee had held a meeting and has reached an agreement to designate March 24 as a general election date for the members of the House of Representatives," said Ittiporn Boonpracong, chairman of the Election Commission of Thailand.

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