Thailand Sings the Post-coup Blues
In the midst of mounting turmoil in Bangkok, Thai Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont bent to pressure Thursday and said a post-coup election would be held this year, probably on December 16 or 22. Nonetheless, he also told reporters he wouldn't use emergency powers against growing opposition rallies in Bangkok.
Surayud's announcement was the captstone of a…
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