Vote paves way for civilian rule
From Times Wire Reports
Voters in Thailand’s first national referendum approved a new constitution, clearing the way for an election before December that would restore civilian rule after last year’s military-led coup, unofficial results showed.
Nationwide, nearly 57% of voters approved the draft constitution, with about 41% against it, according to the state election commission’s count.
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