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Turbulent Thailand

Thailand's prime minister survives second no-confidence motion

Hundreds of protesters gather outside parliament after failed vote

BANGKOK -- Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and nine cabinet members have easily overcome an opposition censure motion against them and will remain in place as a result of the ruling coalition's parliamentary majority.

Prayuth retained the support of 272 lawmakers, while 206 voted against him and three abstained.

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