The opposition Move Forward Party outperformed even optimistic projections, showing voters wanted change after nine years under a former general who took power in a coup.
it remains to be seen how the Thai military reacts to this one—probably poorly, if the past is any indication. the progressive and anti-junta parties didn’t perform well enough to overrule the military, but they’re still in a really strong position to challenge its hegemony.
it remains to be seen how the Thai military reacts to this one—probably poorly, if the past is any indication. the progressive and anti-junta parties didn’t perform well enough to overrule the military, but they’re still in a really strong position to challenge its hegemony.