BANGKOK: Thailand's opposition secured a stunning election win on Sunday (May 14) after trouncing parties allied with the military, setting the stage for a flurry of deal-making
, setting the stage for a flurry of deal-making over forming a government in a bid to end nearly a decade of conservative, army-backed rule.
Sunday's election was the latest bout in a long-running battle for power between Pheu Thai, the populist juggernaut of the billionaire Shinawatra family, and a nexus of old money, conservatives and military with influence over key institutions at the heart of two decades of turmoil. Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat, a 42-year-old former executive of a ride-hailing app, described the outcome as"sensational" and vowed to stay true to his party's values when forming a government.
He said he remained open to an alliance with Pheu Thai, but has set his sights set on being prime minister.
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