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	Instead of seeking His Majesty&#39;s endorsement, Wissanu said Article 44 was used to put the matter of revoking Thaksin&rsquo;s lieutenant colonel rank at rest swiftly and effectively.</div>
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	&ldquo;This legal step would not disturb or involve His Majesty, because the NCPO believes some groups want to politicise the issue. We all know which groups. This way, the matter can end neatly and swiftly. No one will gain or lose,&rdquo; he said.</div>

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