Thailand will go ahead with controversial elections this weekend despite threats by protesters to disrupt the vote, the government announced Tuesday following talks between the prime minister and poll officials.
The Election Commission proposed during the talks to postpone the election for 120 days, but after discussions it agreed with the government to press ahead with the February 2 vote, deputy government spokesman Chalitrat Chantarubeksa told reporters.
Thailand to proceed with troubled election
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