# thailand election

Junta’s Allies Reject Thai Election Results, Derailing Top Opposition Figure » The Thai military’s hold on the Senate blocked a popular progressive candidate who had emerged as the clear winner. Parliament will now have to vote again, as the opposition vows to demonstrate. Nytimes.com

Preliminary results of Thailand's election » Thailand's opposition Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties won the most seats in Sunday's election, paving the way for a challenge to a military status quo after nearly a decade of government led or backed by the army. Reuters.com

Thailand election: How Move Forward's upset win unfolded - Nikkei… » PM hopeful Pita Limjaroenrat holds first meeting of budding coalition Asia.nikkei.com

Bans, betrayals and stalemates: How Thailand's old guard could respond to election results » If the Move Forward party officially wins, its controversial policies could threaten the military and the monarchy. Cnbc.com

Confusion mounts as Thailand's election results delayed | CNN » The outcome of Thailand’s first post-coup elections was still unclear Monday with no party taking a decisive lead, amid mounting concerns over alleged voting irregularities and ongoing delays in the release of official results. Cnn.com

‘Impressive victory’: Thai opposition crushes military parties » Youth-led party takes a stunning lead in election as Thai voters say a resounding no to military-royalist elite. Aljazeera.com

Political analysts, business groups react to Thailand election results » Thailand's opposition leader Pita Limjaroenrat said on Monday he was ready to become the next prime minister, after his Move Forward Party finished first in an election that crushed parties allied with the military-backed establishment. Reuters.com