Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha casts his ballot at a polling station in Bangkok. Photo: AFP
Who won Thailand’s election? Stand-off as military-backed Palang Pracharat and Shinawatra proxy Pheu Thai both claim victory
- The military-backed Palang Pracharat party wins the popular vote, while the Shinawatra-backed Pheu Thai wins the most seats
- And the leader of a third party – who goes by the name of ‘Daddy’ – says he is ready to be prime minister. Welcome to Thai politics
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Asia elections
Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha casts his ballot at a polling station in Bangkok. Photo: AFP
A volunteer at a Thai polling station. Photo: EPA
Thailand election: a win for the military and marijuana? The highs and lows in Sunday’s vote
- Democrats have been decimated, prompting Abhisit Vejjajiva to quit as leader
- Future Forward is ascendant, under leadership of 40-year-old billionaire Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit
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Thai elections
A volunteer at a Thai polling station. Photo: EPA