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Thailand Army Chief Gen. Apirat Kongsompong speaks about Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong during a special lecture at the Thai army headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. Thailand's powerful army chief has declared that the country's government is virtually at war with its critics, warning that politicians and intellectuals may &quot;manipulate&quot; young people to stage protests like those in Hong Kong. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Thai army chief rants at critics, warns of Hong Kong unrest

By BUSABA SIVASOMBOON and TASSANEE VEJPONGSA - Associated Press

In this Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, file photo, Thai army chief Gen. Apirat Kongsompong reviews the guard of honor during the Royal Thai Armed Forces Day ceremony at a military base in Bangkok, Thailand. Apirat has warned that the military will strongly fight any moves that threaten the country's system of a constitutional monarchy with the king as head of state. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Thai army chief sends warning to critics of the monarchy

By GRANT PECK - Associated Press