BANGKOK: Thai army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha on Monday pledged to closely work with the government-run Center for Managing Peace and Order (CMPO) to further strengthen security following the death of a core protest leader on Sunday.

Army spokesman Winthai Suwari said Monday morning that the army expressed concerns over the clash between protesters and pro-government supporters during advance votings on Sunday, which led to the death of Suthin Tharathin, a core protest leader, and the injury of 13 others.

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