Thai general who led coup pines for 'democracy' in election ballad

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AFP Bangkok
Last Updated : Mar 04 2019 | 3:30 PM IST

Junta leader Prayut Chan-O-Cha dropped his latest saccharine pop ballad on the Thai public Monday, pining for the "democratic path" nearly five years after he seized power from the country's last elected government.

A former army chief who wants to return after March 24 polls as a civilian prime minister, Prayut has penned several ditties intended to inspire the nation since seizing power in 2014.

"New Day", released on YouTube, captures the famously gruff 64-year-old general in reflective mood.

"We are looking for a new day in Thailand's history... towards the democratic path," the pop number -- sung by two soldiers -- says.

"A 'New Day' for Thailand is coming so we can solve the mistakes of the past."

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First Published: Mar 04 2019 | 3:30 PM IST

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