Pro-military party may win Thailand election in blow to hopes of new era
(The Guardian World News)

Early results show neither side gain majority amid unexpected support for militaryThailand has proved to be more politically polarised than ever after the first election in eight years ended in a neck and neck race between the pro-military party and the opposition pro-democracy party.Going to the polls for the first time since the military took power in a coup in 2014, Thais were given the choice between pro-regime parties, who supported the continuation of junta rule through the ballot box, and pro-democracy parties that were fundamentally opposed to the military and wanted to radically change the direction of the country. Continue reading...