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Thailand has seen its fair share upheaval and turmoil the past few years. In an attempt to quell public unrest the next month, the ruling military junta has ordered national broadcasters to air all games the soccer World Cup free. Many Thais are curfew but the National Council Peace and Order (NCPO) believes they will be happy if they can watch World Cup games free. This will please poorer Thais who could not afford the special digital box needed to view the games. The NCPO arranged that all matches would be televised free on the army-owned stations. It is not such good news the satellite channel RS, which paid over $20 million for the broadcasting rights.

NCPO leader Prayuth Chan-ocha said the move is to "return happiness the Thai people". It is part the junta's "happiness campaign" aimed winning hearts and minds following last month's coup. The campaign has also seen free concerts and free haircuts the poor. The junta is also promising to subsidise farmers, cap the costs basic foods and start major infrastructure projects. Many soccer-mad Thais will have to watch the free games home as there is a late-night curfew most of the country. Thailand’s national team is ranked 149th the world rankings and has never qualified the World Cup Finals. The tournament began June the 12th and will finish on July the 13th.

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