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Thai king's favorite to take over army, as PM's choice ignored

Move shows Prayuth's waning influence over military as big protest looms

Thai army chief Apirat Kongsompong speaks during an event with troops in Bangkok on Sept. 11.   © Reuters
MARWAAN MACAN-MARKAR, Asia regional correspondent, and MASAYUKI YUDA, Nikkei staff writer | Thailand

BANGKOK -- King Maha Vajiralongkorn's favorite serviceman, Gen. Narongphan Jitkaewthae, will take the reins as Thailand's next army chief in October after the incumbent's term expires, according to the government's public journal, Royal Gazette.

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