(Gemunu Amarasinghe/Associated Press)BANGKOK — Thailand on Sunday held its first general election since the military ousted the elected government in a coup nearly five years ago. Here’s a look the key political events since Thailand’s last general election. _____Feb. 2, 2014: A general election is held but disrupted by anti-government protesters who prevent polling from being held in all areas. _____Jan. 23, 2019: The Election Commission announces the general election will be held on March 24, after several earlier target dates had been pushed back. March 24, 2019: Thailand holds general election.
Source: Washington Post March 24, 2019 00:45 UTC