BANGKOK: Thailand's opposition-led coalition said Monday it was adding another army-linked party to its ranks, on the eve of a vote to choose a new prime minister.

The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) — which was created as a vehicle for junta cadres to hold onto power — will add its 40 seats to the new government, as the kingdom's political logjam looks to be easing.

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