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Army, cabinet close ranks on Section 112

Cabinet ministers and military top brass are backing army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha's call for the Campaign Committee for the Amendment of Section 112 to halt its activities.

Deputy Prime Minister Yutthasak Sasiprapa yesterday said the army would never allow the Criminal Code's Section 112 to be amended.

"Any act demeaning the monarchy or Thai people's feelings should be stopped. If they stop this movement, peace can be achieved," Gen Yutthasak said.

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