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<p>We continue to follow political developments in Thailand closely. We expect national
elections to be held in early Spring 2019 in accordance with the timetable published
by the Thai Election Commission, although an exact date has not yet been announced.
We have regular dialogue both at Ministerial and official level with the Thai authorities
urging them to hold credible elections in line with international standards as soon
as possible, and to lift restrictions on political freedoms in order for the elections
to be conducted in a free and open environment. The Prime Minister raised this in
her meeting with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in June.</p><p></p>
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