# thailand election

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

Opinion | Everybody Won in Thailand’s Election, Except the Voters » The royalist establishment is denying the will of the people once again. Nytimes.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

After a Chaotic Election, How Is Thailand’s New Government Functioning? » Thailand's new government, led by the Pheu Thai party, must rebuild the trust of voters. Cfr.org

Srettha Thavisin’s election raises questions for Thailand | East Asia Forum » Pheu Thai and their champion Srettha Thavisin may need to reinvent themselves before the next election to stay in power, writes Greg Raymond (ANU). Eastasiaforum.org

Thailand election winners make way for allies after PM bid fails » Thailand's election-winning Move Forward party on Friday made way for runner-up and alliance partner Pheu Thai to try to form the next government, after its leader's bid was twice thwarted this month by a military-backed Senate. Reuters.com

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