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What are the initial results of the Thailand elections and which parties are set for coalition talks?
What are the initial results of the Thailand elections and which parties are set for coalition talks?
The Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties are surging ahead of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, and appear to be set for coalition talks.
Who are the leaders of Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties, respectively?
Who are the leaders of Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties, respectively?
Move Forward is led by former tech executive Pita Limjatoenrat, while Paetongtarn Shinawatra - the daughter of former PM Thaksin Shinawatra - is the Pheu Thai candidate.
What is the process for choosing the new prime minister in Thailand and what is the army's influence in it?
What is the process for choosing the new prime minister in Thailand and what is the army's influence in it?
The new prime minister will be chosen jointly by the 500 elected MPs and 250 senate members appointed by Mr Prayuth's junta, stacking the deck in the army's favour as the senators have always voted in favour of the current, military-aligned government, and never in favour of the opposition.
