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Bangkok Post
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Parties urged to shun populism

People walk past election campaign posters erected along Tanao Road in Bangkok. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has warned against populist policies being rolled out by political parties to attract voters ahead of the upcoming general election, saying their election pledges could inflict financial burdens on the national budget.

Speaking after Tuesday's cabinet meeting, Gen Prayut said that he was concerned about political parties promising to increase welfare benefits to voters.

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