Thai voters have dealt a surprise blow to the ruling military-backed gov't in the country's gen. election, throwing support behind progressive anti-establishment parties that could change the course of the kingdom's politics after years of military rule.
With 97% of votes counted before an unexplained pause at almost 2 a.m. local time Monday, the Move Forward party was projected to win 148 seats, with Pheu Thai party in second place with 138 seats.
The Secretary General of the Election Commission of Thailand will hold a news conference at 10:30 a.m. local time Monday to explain progress with the vote count. Prayut's rise from military coup leader to prime minister has been marred with controversy, growing authoritarianism and widening inequality. Hundreds of activists have been arrested during his leadership under draconian laws such as sedition or lese majeste.
He survived several no-confidence votes in parliament during his term which attempted to remove him from power.
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