BANGKOK, June 5 — As the general election in Thailand is less than one month away and competition is running high, a total of 228 candidates from 10 political parties have requested police protection, a Royal Thai Police Bureau spokesman said Sunday.‬

Spokesman Pol Maj Gen Prawut Thavornsiri told a press conference that 228 candidates from the North, Northeastern and Central regions representing 10 political parties contesting in the July 3 general election have sought police protection.‬

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