BANGKOK: Thailand’s Prime Minister (PM) Prayuth Chan-ocha gave his first policy statement in the face of genuine parliamentary scrutiny after five years as an unchallenged junta leader.

He read out a 34-page statement to lawmakers about how his government would handle issues such as the economy, education, labor, and the fight against drugs and corruption.

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