BANGKOK -- As they hit the campaign trail ahead of the looming general elections, Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan are poised to test the loyalty of the kingdom's military, a powerful institution that has propped up their political careers for nearly a decade since they grabbed power through the 2014 coup.
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Thailand generals' election rivalry places military on new footing
PM Prayuth, Deputy PM Prawit poised to compete for votes -- and army support
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, left, and Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan are expected to vie for the top job in the upcoming general election. (Source photos by Reuters and EPA/Jiji)
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