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Political party leaders kick off nationwide vote

Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat votes in Klong Tan Nua, Bangkok. (Photo: Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)

Party leaders were among throngs of Thai voters appearing at polling stations nationwide on Sunday to cast ballots in an election that will decide whether Prayut Chan-o-cha will be ousted and replaced as prime minister after eight years in power.

Gen Prayut, prime ministerial candidate of the United Thai Nation Party, arrived at polling station No 10 in Phayathai district at 9.06am and was greeted by a throng of local and foreign reporters.

Srettha Thavisin, a Pheu Thai Party candidate for prime minister, arrived before 8am at polling station No 16 at City Lake Tower in Soi Sukhumvit 16.

Speaking to reporters, Mr Srettha said…

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