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‘Zero chance of a coup’

Narongpan says army has learnt its lesson

Pomprap Sattruphai district officials and police officers receive ballot papers at Phra Nakhon District Office before distributing them to polling stations in their district. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)

Army chief Gen Narongpan Jittkaewtae on Thursday provided assurances that no coups will take place while he is in charge, saying the word “coup” should not exist in anyone’s vocabulary.

Gen Narongpan, who will retire on Sept 30, spoke to the media in the lead-up to Sunday’s election amid concern that the country may experience unrest after the polls.

Asked if he is concerned about the potential of future unrest that could prompt a reaction from the military,…

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