Thailand’s election set for July 3: Government Spokesman

BANGKOK, May 9 – Thailand’s long-promised general election will be held July 3 after the way was cleared by His Majesty the King endorsing a royal decree to dissolve the lower house of Parliament, the House of Representatives, Government Spokesman Panitan Wattanayagorn announced on Monday.

Speaking at a brief news conference here, the spokesman said “His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej has endorsed the royal decree to dissolve the House today and it will come into effect tomorrow. The election will be held on 3 July.”

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