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Rabble-rouser Suthep calls for a ‘truly independent’ governor

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The Bangkok Post

Former protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban on Friday insisted that the next Bangkok governor should be independent and free from any political affiliations. He also said he believes undecided voters will play a crucial role in deciding who will come out on top in Sunday’s vote. In an exclusive interview with the Bangkok Post, Mr Suthep said he believed the capital’s residents fear that vested political interests could throw local administration into disarray. “A Bangkok governor [with political affiliations] is likely seek to boost a political party’s popularity instead of paying attention to tac…

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