Thailand’s election commission confirmed on Monday that early national elections will take place on February 8.  Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul last week triggered the vote amid a decades-old territorial dispute with neighboring Cambodia that has once again turned deadly. Dozens of people including soldiers and civilians have died on both sides as heavy combat over contested borders entered a second week. The country’s parliament was dissolved on Friday after getting approval from King Maha Vajiralongkorn. Anutin claimed on Thursday that he wanted to “return power to the people.” READ: Cambodia says Thailand still bombing hours after Trump truce call By receiving […]... Keep on reading: Border clashes drive Thailand's election strategy