Thailand’s general election on Sunday saw a resounding victory for the two opposition parties, Move Forward and Pheu Thai. The two parties have agreed to form a coalition government, but it remains to be seen if the military-appointed Senate will allow them to do so. Move Forward has called for an overhaul of the military and amending a strict law that criminalizes criticism of the Thai monarchy. If the Senate blocks the opposition’s nomination for prime minister, it could lead to protests and further political turmoil. The election results are a stinging rebuke to the country’s military leaders, who have governed Thailand since seizing power in a coup in 2014.
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