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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 02 Feb, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Poll cancelled at scene of violent Thai clashes By Norman Hermant in Bangkok, wires The lead-up to today's election in Thailand has been marred by violence, with voting cancelled in a district of Bangkok where clashes erupted yesterday. Supporters of both sides of Thailand's bitter political divide used automatic weapons, handguns and large stun grenades in the confrontation in Laksi district. As many as six people are believed to have been shot, and the Election Commission has announced the ballot in that district will be cancelled because of the violence. There are fears that outcome could be repeated at polling stations across the Thai capital during the disputed election. 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