Surprises, Snubs of Thailand’s 2019 Election
Here are the highlights of those who, against all odds, achieved remarkable results at the polls and those who aimed high but left a lot to desire.
Thainet Cries ‘Dirtiest Election’ in Wake of Confusing Poll Night
BANGKOK — Accusations of fraud and irregularities exploded across the internet Monday as the nation awaits the results of the much-anticipated general election, the first in five years since the military seized power in a coup.
Pro- and Anti-Prayuth Parties Race to Form Coalitions: Live Blog
Latest developments on the aftermath of 2019 Thai elections
Poll Observers Not Confident Election Free or Fair
BANGKOK — Less than two hours before polls close, a leading polling monitoring organization said it’s not confident there won’t be foul play in...
Voting Underway in First Election Since 2014 Coup
BANGKOK — Voters were heading to the polls Sunday in the country's first election since the military ousted an elected government in a 2014...
Thai Election Day Ends With Unanswered Questions: Live Blog
Khaosod English reporters are at locations throughout the capital all day today to bring updates from the field.
At Sole Rally Appearance, Prayuth Says He’s Ready to Lead Nation
BANGKOK — Junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha asked supporters to vote and make him prime minister again during his first and only appearance at...
New Thai Government May be Unstable, Short-Lived
BANGKOK —Sunday's election is likely to produce a weak, unstable government whether it's a civilian or military-backed party that cobbles together a coalition, setting off a new phase of uncertainty in a country that's ...
Prayuth Victory Via Senate Will Cause Chaos: Election Observer
BANGKOK — A prominent election observer warned Friday that a pro-junta minority government that relied on the votes of the military-appointed senate to make...
Anti-Junta Rappers Release ‘250 Bootlickers’
BANGKOK — On the eve of the general election, a group that shot to fame last year for criticizing the ruling junta released a new single taking aim at unfair election rules.
