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Thailand votes 2023

Thailand is voting in the second election since a 2014 military coup. Opposition parties, supported by young Thai voters, have vowed to challenge the status quo.

Move Forward Party leader and prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat greets people after casting his ballot — Image: JACK TAYLOR/AFP/Getty Images

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Thai election: Big win for opposition, but uncertainty looms

Analysts say the election result shows the country is ready to move on from military-backed leaders.

Thailand election: Opposition parties seek coalition talks

Progressive opposition parties look set to secure a stunning victory in Thailand's general election.

Thailand election: What you need to know

The vote will see the military-backed parties led by Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha take on a strong opposition.

Thailand vote: Young Thais pin hopes on change

Thais will head to the polls this Sunday for the first election since pro-democracy protests shook the country in 2020.

Thailand: PM candidate gives birth weeks before election

Paetongtarn Shinawatra is the favorite going into Thailands general election, according to polls.

Thai opposition ahead of ruling camp as May 14 vote nears

Thailand's opposition is polling strongly, but the electoral system favors the military-aligned establishment parties.

Thailand: MEPs call for reform of 'draconian' lese majeste

The EU and Thailand have recently become closer on the issue of trade, but the bloc is seeking democratic guarantees.

Will Thailand's upcoming elections see a political shift?

Thailand's current prime minister, who led a military coup in 2014, has faded in popularity with voters.

Thailand dissolves Parliament ahead of general election

It restarts a power struggle between an army-backed regime and the dominant political movement of the last 20 years.

Europe-ASEAN relations: What to expect in 2023

A raft of disagreements — from the Ukraine conflict to trade issues —could make 2023 a challenging year for both sides.

Thailand: What happened to monarchy protest movement?

Public interest has waned, and prominent activists say they are heavily monitored by authorities.

Thailand: Will Prayuth ruling spark a new political crisis?

Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha's government will remain in power after the ruling, but it risks being seen as illegitimate.

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