Thai Government Moves to Reassure Roadmap to Elections on Target

Thailand’s military government has reaffirmed its backing of a “political roadmap” for national elections in late 2017 even as the country is engulfed in mourning over the passing of King Bhumipol Adulayadej, who died last week at the age of 88. A Thai government spokesperson said the Cabinet and administration were trying to ensure “a business as usual” approach to government going forward during the once in a generation royal transition. The military government came to power in May...

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