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Prayut denies rift with political allies as parties gear up for Thai election

With Mr Prayut's government struggling to turn around Thailand's pandemic afflicted economy, analysts do not expect an election to be called so soon. PHOTO: PRAYUT CHAN-O-CHA/FACEBOOK
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BANGKOK - Flood season has opened a window to possible rifts among Thailand's key leaders.

Storms which pummelled the region from September dumped so much rain that dam operators were forced to release water that eventually inundated thousands of homes.

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