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Thailand Elections: Military-backed party takes the lead in ballot

Thailand's first general election since a military coup five years ago has been plunged into chaos. Early results show the pro-army Palang Pracharat Party is in the lead - about half a million votes ahead of its nearest challenger - Pua Thai. However both parties are claiming they have enough votes to form a coalition government. Philip Owira reports. #Thailand #Elections #ThailandElections

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