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Why the Thai army is so powerful

It has more generals than nearly any other country, but the Thai army was not created to fight wars. Why does it remain the most important political force within Thailand?

By Economist.com

IT HAS more generals than nearly any other country, but the Thai army was not created to fight wars. Why does it remain the most important political force within Thailand?

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