Thailand anti-coup bill creates strains in ruling coalition

Pro-military factions oppose proposed curbs by ruling party lawmaker

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Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has said the government does not plan to intervene in the military. But she has stopped short of blocking the anti-coup bill. © Reuters

KOSUKE INOUE, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- Controversial legislation to reform the Ministry of Defense, with the aim of preventing military coups, is threatening to drive a wedge between the ruling Pheu Thai Party and pro-military coalition members, raising concerns over renewed political turmoil.

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