Those elected lawmakers and 250 unelected senators, appointed by the junta, will decide who becomes prime minister. The prime minister is chosen by a simple majority. Sudarat Keyuraphan, Pheu Thai's prime minister candidate, after voting Sunday. Throughout the day, Thailand’s millennials were among the most enthusiastic voters, rushing to reject the dominance of the military junta. Analysts have expressed dismay at the early results that show the army-linked party ahead of Pheu Thai, which has won every election since 2001.

Source: Washington Post March 24, 2019 13:52 UTC