Thai Voters Back Pro-Democracy Parties in Blow to Military

Vote marks a key milestone since the country’s 2014 coup

Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat said Sunday the party’s success surpassed his expectations. Photo: jack taylor/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images

Thailand’s pro-democracy parties emerged as the biggest winners in nationwide elections held on Sunday—a repudiation of the pro-military establishment that has kept a grip on power since a coup in 2014.

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