Thailand election result infographic
Graphic shows preliminary results of Thailand’s general election.
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Thailand’s voters back pro-democracy parties

May 15, 2023 - Thailand’s two main opposition parties agreed on Monday to form a ruling coalition after securing a stunning election win over military-backed rivals.

The Move Forward party and opposition heavyweight Pheu Thai dominated Sunday’s ballot in a stunning rout of army-backed parties, but they could face challenges in mustering enough support, with parliamentary rules drafted by the military after a 2014 coup skewed in favour of its allies.

Their alliance would need to ensure its efforts to form a new government would not be stymied by a junta-appointed Senate, which gets to vote on the prime minister in a bicameral sitting of the 750-member legislature, and has a record of favouring conservative parties led by generals, Reuters said.

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PUBLISHED: 15/05/2023; STORY: Graphic News
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