Thai anti-junta parties hold back campaigns in fear of arrests

A week after ban lifted, political activity still subdued ahead of election

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The junta, led by Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, announced the lifting of the ban in the Dec. 11 issue of the Royal Gazette. © Reuters

MASAYUKI YUDA, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- One week after Thailand's junta government lifted a ban on political activity, the streets of Bangkok have seen no organized rallies or political party banners promoting their candidates ahead of the general election that has been set for next February.

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