Thai PM Prayut hosts J-pop girl group AKB48, in move seen as attempt to lure young voters ahead of elections

BANGKOK - Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha became ota (a big fan in Japanese) for AKB48 on Thursday (Sept 13) as the J-pop idol girl band put on a special performance for him at Government House, in an event that observers say was part of his move to expand his supporter base ahead of next year's election.

The band was in Bangkok to promote their year-end concert.

Many fans waited to greet their idols and the whole meet-up was broadcast live on the government's Facebook page.

from Asia
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