BANGKOK -- Pro-military political forces in Thailand are stepping up the recruitment of politicians especially from the opposition Pheu Thai Party close to former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra ahead of a general election that could be held as early as February.
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Thailand’s pro-military group supports Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha to stay in power after the general election which could be held as early as February.(Getty Images)
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