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Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has been chosen by a political party closely associated with the military government as a candidate in the March 24 elections. (Associated Press/File)

Prayuth Chan-ocha has Thailand’s March 24 election edge

By Richard S. Ehrlich - Special to The Washington Times - The Washington Times

Thai officers show some marijuana before a news conference Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018. Thai police handed over around 100 kilograms of seized marijuana to be used for medical research Tuesday, as officials seek to produce pot-based medication. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Prayuth Chan-ocha sees Thailand as marijuana powerhouse

By Richard S. Ehrlich - Special to The Washington Times

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, and Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, right, shake hands after a joint statement at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

Merkel encourages Thai PM to lead his country to democracy

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The military regime's allies are expected to win the elections, but analysts aren't ruling out a surprise victory by civilian parties that have been blocked from power for four years. (Associated Press/File)

Thailand military coup threatened if regime loses elections

By Richard S. Ehrlich - Special to The Washington Times

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, arrives at the government house for a cabinet meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Prayuth Chan-ocha pressured for fair Thailand election amid skepticism

By Richard S. Ehrlich - Special to The Washington Times

FILE - In this Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, file photo, Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, center, arrives at the government house for a cabinet meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. Prayuth on Monday declared that he is “interested” in the country’s politics, providing further indication that he will run in elections scheduled for early next year. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit, File)

Thai military gov’t head interested in staying in politics

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New Thai laws mandate election by May next year

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Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha talks to reporters at the government house Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Prayuth said after a Tuesday government meeting that he would soon ease political restrictions in order to allow political parties to prepare for elections scheduled for next year. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Thai junta to soon ease restrictions on political parties

By KAWEEWIT KAEWJINDA - Associated Press

Thai officials say they seek UK extradition of former PM

By KAWEEWIT KAEWJINDA - Associated Press

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha talks to reporters during a press conference at Government house in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, March 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Prayuth Chan-ocha, Thailand junta cling power on coup’s fourth anniversary

By Richard S. Ehrlich — Special to The Washington Times

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha holds his glasses before a press conference at Government house in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, March 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Prayuth Chan-ocha, Thailand junta retain military support despite public outcry

By Richard S. Ehrlich — Special to The Washington Times

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Gen. Joseph F. Dunford visits Thailand, vows to improve military relations

By Richard S. Ehrlich - Special to The Washington Times

Defense Minister Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan's troubles threaten to dent Prime Minister Chan-ocha Prayuth's popularity because the two lifelong friends have tried to project an image of incorruptibility and nationalism. (Associated Press/File)

Prawit Wongsuwan, Thai ‘wristwatch general,’ offers to resign

By Richard S. Ehrlich - Special to The Washington Times

In this Sept. 5, 2017, file photo, Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha attends the Dialogue of Emerging Market and Developing Countries on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Xiamen, China. President Donald Trump hosts the Thailand's junta leader at the White House on Oct. 2, a rare instance of a military ruler being feted in Washington before even a nominal return to civilian rule. (Wu Hong/Pool Photo via AP)

Donald Trump hosts Prayuth Chan-ocha, Thailand’s junta leader, at White House

By Matthew Pennington - Associated Press

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha talks to reporters during a press conference in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Thailand's ruling junta said Tuesday that police will handle the investigation into a bombing at a military-run hospital that wounded more than 20 people, while security elsewhere in the country is being reviewed. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha gets White House invite for Oct. 3

By Richard C. Ehrlich and Special to The Washington Times

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha will meet with President Trump in the Oval Office on Oct. 3. (Associated Press/File)

Prayuth Chan-ocha, Thai prime minister, gets Donald Trump White House visit

By Richard S. Ehrlich - Special to The Washington Times

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha will meet with President Trump in the Oval Office on Oct. 3. (Associated Press/File)

Prayuth Chan-ocha, Thai leader, buoyed by Trump invitation

By Richard S. Ehrlich - Special to The Washington Times

Thai leader says impact of coal plant to be studied again

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Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha won approval from the Constitutional Court to punish any campaigning before the referendum. (Associated Press)

Prayuth Chan-ocha bans discussion of Thailand draft constitution ahead of referendum

By Richard S. Ehrlich - Special to The Washington Times

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, the former general who took power in a military coup nearly two years ago and shows no signs of preparing to step aside. He will meet with President Obama at a summit of Southeast Asian leaders this week. (Associated Press)

Prayuth Chan-ocha’s push for new constitution tests Thailand’s relations with U.S.

By Richard S. Ehrlich - Special to The Washington Times