(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The opposition Pheu Thai Party has won the most seats in Thailand’s first election since a military coup in 2014, the country’s Election Commission says.
Backed by ousted former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, the party took 136 seats, while the ruling pro-military Palang Pracha Rath Party (PPRP) took 115.
However the 250-seat Senate is expected to back PPRP, giving them an advantage in their bid to stay in power.
The vote count was marred by delays and complaints of irregularities.
Results were released more than six weeks after voting, and come days after a three-day coronation that saw the country’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn crowned in a series of elaborate ceremonial rites.
Opposition wins most seats in Thai vote
