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Thailand's ruling party seeks snap election to thwart rival's PM bid

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03-09-2025 11:05 HKT
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Anutin Charnvirakul, Bhumjaithai Party's leader and prime ministerial candidate, speaks during an interview with Reuters in Bangkok, Thailand, April 10, 2023. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo
Anutin Charnvirakul, Bhumjaithai Party's leader and prime ministerial candidate, speaks during an interview with Reuters in Bangkok, Thailand, April 10, 2023. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo
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