When Prayuth Chan-ocha grabbed power in Thailand in 2014, he donned a dowdy military uniform. A political makeover in the five years since has seen the general-turned-prime minister adopt well-tailored western suits.
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Prayuth Chan-ocha smiles on June 6: when you grab power from a democratically-elected government it is best to have a plan. (Photo by Kosaku Mimura)
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