Thailand elections: Voters deliver stunning blow to army-backed rule

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jschubart on May 15th, 2023 at 15:33 UTC »

Traditionally the Thai military has not been a fan of letting go of power.

One big difference in this election is that both rural areas and urban areas voted them out. Previously a government would get elected by rural areas and the urban areas would have the military luck them out.

the-hottest-of-damns on May 15th, 2023 at 13:17 UTC »

Good luck to Thailand, you deserve democratic representation

MrJoyless on May 15th, 2023 at 12:04 UTC »

Now, does the army let go? Or hold on tighter.