Thai court rules April 2 general election unlawful

BANGKOK, Apr 28 (Reuters) Thailand's Administrative Court ruled today that the inconclusive April 2 snap general election was unlawful.

The court, which rules on the legality of government actions, also said in a statement that last weekend's by-elections to fill seats left vacant in the general election were also invalid.

''To prevent further damage to the country and the national budget, the court orders an injunction to halt the April 29 by-elections,'' it said, referring to second re-runs due in 14 constituencies on Saturday.

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