Thailand to hold election in November 2018

Thailand will hold a general election in November 2018, said Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Tuesday.

Prayuth added that the precise date will be given in June next year. "Around June we will announce the date for the next election," Prayuth told reporters at Bangkok's Government House.

Prayuth is the head of the ruling junta or National Council for Peace and Order, which has repeatedly delayed elections, citing concerns such as changes to the constitution and security issues.