Thailand votes, but will the military listen?

By Agence France-Presse

May 14, 2023 9:02 am

BANGKOK: Thailand votes Sunday in an election that could see pro-democracy opposition parties oust the conservative military-backed government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha after almost a decade in power.

Voters are tipped to deliver a resounding defeat to ex-army chief and coup leader Prayut after a campaign that played out as a clash between a young generation yearning for change and the traditionalist, royalist establishment.

People cross a road near the democracy monument in Bangkok on May 13, 2023 on the eve of the general election. Photo by Jack TAYLOR / AFP

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