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Thailand's Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra announces dissolution of parliament, to stand in upcoming election
Thailand's Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has announced the dissolution of the country's parliament, amid ongoing anti-government protests.
Ms Yingluck says she will remain as interim prime minister ahead of an election an Election Commission official says is likely to be held on February 2.
"At this stage, when there are many people opposed to the government from many groups, the best way is to give back the power to the Thai people and hold an election," she said.
"So the Thai people will decide."
Ms Yingluck's party also says she will run in the upcoming general election.
"She will definitely run as she has worked with the party all along," the head of the ruling Puea Thai Party Jarupong Ruangsuwan said.
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