Thai junta chief touts economy, coy on candidacy as elections loom

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BANGKOK (REUTERS) - The leader of Thailand's military government on Friday (Feb 1) credited the junta with restoring a strong economic footing and called for 'continuity', but he stopped short of saying whether he will be a candidate in long-delayed elections set for March 24.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

 

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