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Thai party leaders kick off nationwide vote in historic election

People line up at a voting booth in Khlong Tan Nuea area of Watthana district, Bangkok, to cast their ballots in Sunday’s general election. (Photo: Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)

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

Election Commission (EC) chairman Ittiporn Boonprakong began his inspection of polling stations in Bangkok before 8am at Suan Bua School in Soi Ratchakhru, Phayathai district, where polling stations Nos 25-27 are located.

Mr Ittiporn cast his ballot at polling station No 26 designated for 973 voters. He was No…

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