Progressive opposition parties look set to secure a stunning victory in Thailand's general election. It's the first vote since youth-led pro-democracy protests in 2020.
EDnews informs via DW that preliminary results in Thailand's general election on Sunday, have the country's opposition parties — the Move Forward Party (MFP) and the Pheu Thai party — as clear victors.
"It is now clear that Move Forward Party has received overwhelming support from the people around the country," party Pita Limjaroenrat said on Twitter.
Pita later told reporters he was ready to be prime minister and that he would seek to build a coalition with five other parties including Pheu Thai.
The pro-democracy leader also announced that he will ensure a "comprehensive, transparent discussion" on the Lese-Majeste Law — a controversial law which imposes lengthy prison sentences on those who criticize the monarchy.