Thai PM’s party on track to win election in blow to pro-democracy camp

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's Bhumjaithai party is projected to win the most seats in Sunday's election, a setback for the pro-democracy People's party. Bhumjaithai, favored by the military royalist establishment, took a significant lead as votes were counted. Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the People’s party, conceded defeat, despite pre-election polls showing his party in the lead. The People's party has a strong base of support among young, urban Thais seeking democratic reforms. This outcome is a blow to the pro-democracy movement, which was previously blocked from power despite winning the most seats in the last election.

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