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Thailand King orders opening of new parliamentary session

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn officially opened parliament, setting the stage for the progressive Move Forward Party's attempt to form a government following its unexpected victory in the country's recent elections. When Move Forward ran a resoundingly anti-establishment campaign on social media, it garnered significant support from young voters and the city of Bangkok, which could hamper its efforts to get enough support to create a coalition administration.

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