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BREAKING: Pro-democracy parties win big in Thailand's election, putting them on track to wrest power from a military-backed government for first time since 2014 trib.al/8UHQnuU

Reformist party Move Forward’s strong showing is the biggest surprise of the night so far. Here's a quick look at the party's stance and its Harvard-educated leader Pita Limjaroenrat trib.al/McFZPnB #ThailandElection2023

Quick catch up on the #ThailandElection2023:
-Pro-democracy parties are clearly in the lead
-Even so, the military establishment retains significant influence on the appointment of any prime minister
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While opposition Pheu Thai won over 100 seats, the #ThailandElection2023 result shows the political magic of her tycoon father has failed to rub off on prime minister candidate Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Here's a quick look at her rise: trib.al/15wp2y6

Here's a snapshot of the Thailand election:
-Pro-democracy opposition parties Move Forward and Pheu Thai are biggest winners
-The biggest surprise is Harvard alumnus Pita Limjaroenrat-led Move Forward’s strong showing
-But military still holds influence
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“This is a political earthquake.” Thailand’s pro-democracy parties notched a resounding victory — here's what it means trib.al/ibll3YU