The progressive Move Forward Party has failed to form a government, leaving members of the liberal opposition scrambling to find alternatives.
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Opposition Forms New Coalition in Thailand After Election
Thais voted overwhelmingly for change on Sunday, but the military-appointed Senate could still block the opposition’s nomination for prime minister.
In Blow to Junta, Thai Voters Overwhelmingly Back Opposition Parties
Thais on Sunday cast votes against their military leaders, backing instead a populist political mainstay and a progressive upstart bent on shaking up the status quo.
Thailand’s Election: What to Watch and What’s at Stake
The vote is seen as a referendum on the military, which has ruled Thailand for nine years. Results could determine the path for democracy in the country.
Your Friday Briefing: A Guide to the Thai Elections
Today, our Southeast Asia bureau chief explains what’s at stake in the Thai election. Also, a court in Pakistan ordered the release of Imran Khan.