Thailand faces political standoff
Leader of Bhumjaithai Party Anutin Charnvirakul, left, shake hand with Leader of Pheu Thai party Chonlanan Srikaew smile during a press conference announcing a coalition party Thai Party headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Aug. 7, 2023.
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