# thailand election

What you need to know about Thailand’s general election » Voters are expected to deliver a strong mandate for change, but the royalist-military elite may seek to remain in power. Aljazeera.com

Thailand opposition crushes military parties in election rout » The stunning win sets the stage for deal-making over forming a government in a bid to end nearly a decade of army-backed rule. Reuters.com

Thailand has a new leader but it's not the one most people voted for. Here's why | CNN » Tuesday was a dramatic day in Thailand as parliament staved off a potential political crisis by finally voting for a new prime minister as one of the country’s most polarizing figures returned from a 15-year self exile. Cnn.com

Thailand’s election of the century | Brookings » Thailand’s May 14 general election could become the most consequential political event in the country since the mid-1970s, when a pro-democracy movement first toppled the ruling military regime. Brookings.edu

Thailand's opposition won a landslide in elections. But will the military elite let them rule? | CNN » Thai voters delivered a powerful message to the country’s military-backed government on Sunday: you do not have the will of the people to rule. But will the military elite let them lead? Cnn.com

New Coalition in Thailand Challenges Military Rule After Election » Thais voted overwhelmingly for change on Sunday, but the military-appointed Senate could still block the opposition’s nomination for prime minister. Nytimes.com

In Thai politics, tigers and crocodiles abound | East Asia Forum » Assembling a parliamentary majority, avoiding electoral convictions and evading a possible coup are challenges Pita must survive before assuming prime ministership writes Jacob Ricks (SMU). Eastasiaforum.org

Voting » U.S. citizens can still use the mailing system through the U.S. Embassy Bangkok and U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai to mail voting materials for run-off Edit.usembassy.gov

Intrigue, uncertainty in Thailand after opposition's election win » Thailand's two election winning parties are working to overcome the built-in advantage for a military-backed bloc and form a government they say must reflect the will of voters who want to end the long military domination of politics. Reuters.com