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The pilot, the professor and the progressive vying to lead Thailand

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People watch as votes in Thailand's general election are counted at a polling station in Bangkok on February 8, 2026. (AFP)
People watch as votes in Thailand's general election are counted at a polling station in Bangkok on February 8, 2026. (AFP)
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