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PM Prayut to join 10 UTN rallies in push for election victory

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha (centre), out campaigning in Bangkok on April 7. Picture courtesy of Pattarapong Chatpattarasill.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is set to attend at least 10 campaign rallies across Thailand, hosted by the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party in preparation for the May 14 General Election. As the UTN’s chief strategist, the 69 year old Gen. Prayut will start his campaign tour in Bangkok, and will put on festival attire to participate in Songkran festivities alongside residents.

UTN secretary-general Akanat Promphan announced the party’s commitment to implementing a 1,000 baht monthly allowance for the elderly, as well as reminding party candidates to adhere to election rules prohibiting live entertainment at campaign events, reported Bangkok Post.

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